Occupational Therapist
Careers
Job Outlook in Vermont
Medium Growth
What you might do
Occupational Therapists work with people who have disabilities. They create plans to help injured or ill patients and people with developmental delays manage daily life. They may recommend exercises, equipment, or improvements to the patient’s home or workplace.
Where you might work
Hospital, occupational therapy office, school, nursing home.
Related Links
My Next Move: Occupational Therapists
O*Net Online: Occupational Therapists
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Occupational Therapists
Vermont Occupational Therapy Association (VOTA)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Education Required
Occupational Therapists hold at least a master’s degree (2 years after a 4-year bachelor’s degree); some hold a doctoral degree (4 years after bachelor’s).
Where to Study
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Norwich University
Saint Michael's College
University of Vermont
Vermont State University - Castleton, Johnson, Lyndon
Quinnipiac University
Sacred Heart University
Southern Connecticut State University
University of Hartford
University of New Haven
Husson University
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
University of Maine at Presque Isle
University of New England
University of Southern Maine
Bay Path University
Boston University
Bridgewater State University
Framingham State University
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Merrimack College
Regis College
Salem State University
Springfield College
Tufts University
Worcester State University
Keene State College
Plymouth State University
University of New Hampshire
D'Youville University
Russell Sage College
- Health Sciences (BS) Occupational Therapy track
- Occupational Therapy 3+2 (BA/BS and MS)
- Occupational Therapy (MS)
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Stony Brook School of Health Professions
Johnson & Wales University
New England Institute of Technology
For more information, contact your regional AHEC:
Northern Vermont AHEC
www.nvtahec.org
802-748-2506
Southern Vermont AHEC
www.svtahec.org
802-885-2126