Occupational therapy (OT) deals with treating physically and mentally disturbed patients with treatment procedures aimed at helping them recover their physical and mental strength as quickly as possible. Occupational therapy is one of the fast growing sectors in the US healthcare industry and a number of job openings for
occupational therapists exist in the healthcare industry in the US.
To secure a job in occupational therapy, candidates need to have a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy as well as a license to start practicing. To help candidates get immediate placements after their graduation, there are many staffing placement consultants offering recruitment services throughout the US.
Candidates can find jobs in occupational therapy according to their qualification and experience. With jobs ranging from assistant level to supervisors, all candidates with a graduate degree in OT can find lucrative jobs in the field. Candidates who get appointed are offered attractive salary packages and benefits depending on their qualifications and expertise in the field. Common benefits provided to occupational therapists include:
• Health and life insurance
• 401(k) tax savings
• Section 125 Cafeteria plan
• Paid housing and travel allowance
• Professional liability insurance
• Continuing education
To help candidates select their favorite
occupational therapy job positions, staffing consultants usually maintain an online database with vacancies listed. Candidates who are trained within and outside the US can register for free and browse through the job listings. Candidates can upload their resumes and apply for jobs online. For outside US candidates, these staffing agencies offer assistance for clearing immigration procedures and also in securing the necessary licensing applicable to individual states in the US. They also help candidates to relocate to other US states for employment.
The wide network of professionals working in these placement agencies can instantly inform candidates whenever occupational therapy vacancies arise at their favorite locations. The majority of healthcare employers are now utilizing the services of these placement agencies to get the right professionals. With rehabilitation centers, hospitals, clinics and other healthcare centers as their clients, occupational therapists who are registered with these agencies are guaranteed immediate placements and can thus embark on a better and brighter future.
TheraKare, a US Therapy Staffing Agency, specializes in
healthcare staffing of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, nurses, pharmacists, technicians, etc. We can help both fresh and experienced job seekers in finding appropriate
occupational therapy jobs.
