Occupational therapist, Kaihaumanu ngangahau
Also known as
- OT
Occupational therapists assist people with disabilities or injuries to resume everyday activities. They may provide patient care and organise rehabilitation plans.
2:53 mins
Your pay could be
$60K
Lower
$68K to $83K
Most common
$95K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Occupational therapists
- usually work shifts, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in hospitals, nursing homes, workplaces and schools
- may do emotionally demanding work
- need to be organised, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
- Analyse patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Design public or employee health programmes.
- Direct health care delivery programmes.
- Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Prepare reports summarising patient diagnostic or care activities.
- Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
- Clean medical equipment or facilities.
You need a qualification to become an occupational therapist.
You need
- a Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy or a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand
Te Poari Whakaroa Ngangahau o Aotearoa
Phone Number,0800 997 755
enquiries@otboard.org.nz
https://www.otboard.org.nzIf you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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