Occupational Therapist
OSCA 262331·ANZSCO 252411
19,800
40.4%
90.9%
33 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Occupational Therapist is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from injuries, illnesses and disability, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations.
What they typically do
- Assesses clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
- Assesses clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommends environmental adaptations
- Plans and directs programs using vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities for individuals and groups
- Provides education to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments
- Provides recommendations for assistive technologies that allow clients to increase their independence and perform daily activities
- Provides education regarding restorative or compensatory strategies
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
- Collaborates with other Professionals to provide specialist advice to client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
- Monitors and records clients' progress and maintains professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Occupational Therapist.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.