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5 Best Facilities to Work as an Occupational Therapist

By Susan - Monday 23 Mar 9:15 am

Upon deciding to become an occupational therapist, and upon qualification, you are faced with the biggest challenge of your career, and that is first of all deciding where to work and then receiving employment upon making your decision.

Occupational therapists are widely well received and there is a definite demand for those that are efficient and suitably qualified, so finding a job should not be a problem. The big question you need to ask yourself is: Where to apply? If you are not going to set up a private practice, which is probably recommended for University leavers, then you have a wide range of occupational therapy and medical institutions to choose from. From nursing homes to hospitals, to corporate companies that have in house occupational therapists. The choices are numerous and equally as rewarding. Close investigation should be paid to each and every job opportunity and all the benefits that come with each position.

You could choose to join somebody else’s private practice as an occupational therapist, and at the same time learn about the successful running of your own business and all the involvement that goes hand in hand with it.

Nursing homes and hospitals can offer competitive salaries for occupational therapists as well as the added incentive of being able to improve the lives of those that are residents in these homes and health care facilities.

On a corporate scale, there are many businesses that have in house occupational therapists to assist in maintaining high levels of productivity amongst employees and to enable for any care that is required on an occupational therapy level to be easily accessible. Working as an occupational therapist for corporate giants will also entitle you to impressive employment packages and commendable salaries and bonuses. Some of the companies that you might have heard of that offer exceptional employment for occupational therapists are:

  • Google
  • Citibank
  • Microsoft
  • Dell
  • Deloitte
  • Sears

When it comes to occupational therapist employment positions, there are a few institutions that stand out from the rest. They offer exceptional service to clients and are nationally recognized as leaders in the field of occupational therapy. Not only do they treat their clients with distinction, but their employees are also given the best possible salaries, benefits and are treated with the respect that they have earned. As occupational therapists, it is essential for your employer to recognize the importance of your job and this is most appreciated when it is well received.

The following companies are among those that fit this standard according to occupational therapists:

  • Tri-State Hand and Occupational Therapy, Inc. located in Cumberland, MD
  • The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colorado
  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Centre, a non-profit hospital and research centre in Ohio
  • Communicative Health Care Associates Inc, to be found in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Wee Care Therapy, Ltd, Dyer, Indiana

Burger Rehabilitation Systems Inc, that have many clinics situated in the greater Sacramento area, Northern California

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How much will I make through Occupational Therapist Employment?

By Susan - Thursday 6 Mar 10:00 am

Occupational Therapist Employment is an involved business, and requires highly skilled individuals to carry out the practice. A 4 year study is normal for receiving the adequate qualifications to be able to embark in occupational therapist employment. Being that the studying is no walk in the park, and the actual practice of occupational therapy is so precise and focussed on being correct, the remuneration of occupational therapist employment is quite substantial.

Depending on where you work or what kind of practice you are entering into will also determine your monthly or annual salary. There are many different levels for occupational therapist employment as well as many different arenas to enter into.

If you started your own private practice you could decide what rate is applicable to you and what you need to command to cover your costs and make a profit.

According to salary.com, these are the base ranges for different types of occupational therapist employment that are available, so in other words this is where the salaries would start:

An Occupational Therapist can earn roughly between $60000.00 annually and $90000.00 annually. This is all influenced by your location in America and the company you work for. The figures given for each location as split into regions for occupational therapist employment are as follows:

  • West: Starting at about $67000.00
  • North East: Starting at $66500.00
  • Middle Atlantic: Starting at $66500.00
  • South: Starting at $63300.00
  • Midwest: Starting at $62900.00

Accepting occupational therapist employment as an assistant can earn you a base salary of between $35000.00 and $50000.00 annually. As per location, the salaries differ as noted below:

  • West: Starting average of $44300.00
  • North East: Starting at $44500.00
  • Middle Atlantic: Starting at $43600.00
  • South: Starting at $42300.00
  • Midwest: Starting at $41900.00

Occupational therapist employment specializing in home care is assistance geared towards people who are unable to come to hospitals or your practice for treatment. It allows you to have the freedom of conducting business from anywhere and not having to work out of one space everyday. Because travelling is involved, remuneration can be slightly higher, ranging from a base salary of about $57000.00 to $76000.00 annually. These figures, like the others, differ according to your location:

  • West: Starting at $67700.00
  • North East: Starting at $68200.00
  • Middle Atlantic: Starting at $66900.00
  • South: Starting at $65800.00
  • Midwest: Starting at $62400.00

Occupational therapist employment in a nursing home will return slightly higher rewards on a monetary scale, and far higher rewards on a scale of job satisfaction. Being able to help people that are confined to a home will bring a small sense of achievement to them and hopefully improve their living conditions and lifestyle. On average, occupational therapists working in nursing homes will receive a base salary of between $60000.00 and $76000.00 annually.

According to region:

  • West: Starting at $68900.00
  • North East: Starting at $68400.00
  • Middle Atlantic: Starting at $68200.00
  • South: Starting at $67900.00
  • Midwest: Starting at $65600.00

Choosing occupational therapist employment as an occupational therapists assistant in a nursing home will also present you with a competitive salary as opposed to other areas. With a base salary ranging from $43000.00 to $56000.00 annually, here are the figures by region:

  • West: Starting at $51000.00
  • North East: Starting at $50600.00
  • Middle Atlantic: Starting at $50700.00
  • South: Starting at $49900.00
  • Midwest: Starting at $47400.00

Judging by these figures, job satisfaction is not the only thing you can gain by opting for occupational therapist employment. A competitive salary and decent annual remuneration is also a part of the package.

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