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Occupational Therapists (NOC 3143)DescriptionOccupational therapists develop individual and group programs for people affected by ageing, illness, injury, developmental disorders, and emotional or psychological problems, to maintain, restore or increase their ability to care for themselves and to engage in work, school or leisure. They also develop and implement health promotion programs with individuals, community groups and employers. They are employed in health care facilities, schools, and by private and social services agencies, or they may be self-employed. Example Titles
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DutiesOccupational therapists perform some or all of the following duties:
SkillsOccupational therapists must have the following skills and abilities: Essential skills:
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Terms & ConditionsOccupational therapists commonly work indoors. Their work is often physically demanding because they have to lift and move patients and heavy equipment. Occupational therapists generally work during regular hours and some work evenings and weekends occasionally. Occupational therapists who work in rural areas may travel from community to community. The Association of Occupational Therapists in Manitoba (AOTM) statistics indicate 68% of the occupational therapists working in Manitoba are working full time, and 32% are working part-time. A further 4% are self-employed or working in private practice. Earnings$57,000 per annum - starting $63,800 per annum - average $78,000 per annum - high Earnings are reviewed annually or more frequently if new information becomes available. Education / Training
Career PathsOccupational therapists are employed in work in community health centres, long term and personal care facilities, hospitals, clinics, be employed by large private business or may operate their own private practice. Occupational therapists may specialize in working with specific populations such as children or adults, or persons with disabilities or injuries, or provide special interventions such as return-to-work programs. Occupational therapists may progress to management or administrative positions through further training and experience. OutlookEmployment prospects for occupational therapists are expected to be good in the period 2010 to 2014. There are currently shortages of occupational therapists in rural areas of the province. Employment in Manitoba in 2010 is estimated at 370. Most occupational therapy services are funded by government. Very few private insurance policies cover these services, and as a result there are few private clinics. Those that do exist tend to specialize in pediatrics. Health care reform is likely to result in an increase in positions in community facilities (as opposed to hospitals). A proportionally greater number of occupational therapists are located in Winnipeg, but opportunities exist in all regions. Employment is almost exclusively in the Health Care and Social Assistance sector (97%). The remainder work in Educational Services (4%). Within the Health sector, the majority work in hospitals (58%), followed by community based clinics (27%) and nursing and residential facilities (15%). Employment by Age Group
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Please Note - The source for above charts is the 2006 Census. Professional Associations, Unions, and Regulatory Bodies...
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