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How to Become an Occupational Therapist

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

1 An occupational therapist begins their work by communicating with the patient, teachers, family or caregivers to better understand the patient’s needs. OTs have strong communication skills and know how to work effectively in teams. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Health Care Jobs list. 1 What Do Occupational Therapists Do?

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

The National Center for Health Statistics estimates that nearly 5 million patients receive home healthcare in the United States each year. The National Association for Home Care and Hospice recently reported that the supply of nurses can’t sufficiently meet the demand for these services.