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Occupational Therapists Market Overview 2026
Occupational Therapists (OTs) help people across the lifespan participate in everyday activities ("occupations") through therapeutic interventions, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications. OTs work with patients recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, or living with disabilities. The profession spans pediatrics to geriatrics, mental health to physical rehabilitation, making OTs versatile healthcare professionals in high demand.
Occupational Therapists Salary Range (2026)Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
📋Required Credentials
- ✓Master's or doctoral degree (MOT, OTD)
- ✓NBCOT certification
- ✓State licensure
- ✓Specialty certifications (CHT, SCLV, etc.)
🏥Common Work Settings
- ▸Hospitals and rehabilitation centers
- ▸Skilled nursing facilities
- ▸Schools and pediatric clinics
- ▸Home health agencies
- ▸Mental health facilities
- ▸Hand therapy clinics
“Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 1.8 million new jobs over the decade. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any other group of occupations.”
Frequently Asked Questions: Hiring Occupational Therapists
What is the difference between OT and PT?
Physical therapists focus on movement, mobility, and physical function. Occupational therapists focus on daily living activities (ADLs), fine motor skills, and environmental adaptations. PTs might help someone walk again; OTs help them get dressed, cook, and return to work. Many patients benefit from both services.
Where are OTs most in-demand?
OTs are most needed in: skilled nursing facilities (high turnover), pediatric early intervention programs, school-based therapy, home health agencies, and acute rehabilitation hospitals. The aging population is driving particular demand in geriatric settings. Rural areas face the most significant OT shortages.
What OT specializations command premium pay?
Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) typically earn 15-25% above general OT salaries. Pediatric OTs with feeding therapy expertise are highly sought. OTs specializing in driving rehabilitation, low vision, or assistive technology also command premiums. Leadership roles in rehabilitation management offer significant salary increases.
How do I attract OTs to my organization?
Successful OT recruitment emphasizes: reasonable productivity standards, mentorship and professional development, work-life balance, diverse caseloads, and positive workplace culture. Many OTs leave positions due to unrealistic productivity expectations. Highlighting quality care over quantity attracts dedicated professionals.
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About Occupational Therapists (OT)
📋Professional Definition
Occupational Therapists help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. OT practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.
💼For Healthcare Recruiters
Occupational therapists are essential for hospitals, schools, pediatric clinics, mental health facilities, and senior living communities. Hire licensed OTs with expertise in pediatrics, hand therapy, mental health, or geriatrics. Our database connects you with qualified occupational therapy professionals for acute care, outpatient, school-based, and home health settings. Perfect for rehab facilities, school districts, and healthcare recruiters filling OT vacancies.
🎯Common Specializations
- ▸Pediatric Occupational Therapy
- ▸Geriatric Occupational Therapy
- ▸Mental Health Occupational Therapy
- ▸Hand Therapy
- ▸Neurorehabilitation
- ▸Low Vision Therapy
🔗Related Healthcare Fields
- ▸Physical Therapists
- ▸Speech Therapists
- ▸Rehabilitation Counselors
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