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Occupational Therapists help people live a healthier lifestyle and improve their overall well being through the work that they do. They aim to help individuals improve their physical and/or mental health by taking active and purposeful steps to a meaningful and healthy life..
Occupational Therapists will work with a variety of people in several different settings including groups, families communities and healthcare organizations.
OT's must be licensed or registered by the regulatory body in the province you plan to work in. In Canada, three territories do not have it as a regulatory profession, however employers will usually require certification for their hiring practices.
Career Outlook - Canada
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(source: Service Canada's Jobfutures.org) |
| NOC Code |
3143 |
| Career Outlook |
Good |
| Average Annual Salary |
$63,800 |
Career Outlook – United States
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(source: Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook) |
| SOC code |
29-1122 |
| Career Outlook |
Good |
| Expected Employment Growth (2006-2016) |
26% |
| Average Annual Salary |
$68,596 |
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