For 20 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Salt Lake City has partnered with the University of Utah Occupational Therapy (OT) program to provide an OT level two field study experience ...

Compared to no therapy visits, risk of 30-day readmission or death decreased as therapy visits increased: low visits, odds ratio 0.98; medium visits, odds ratio 0.89; and high visits, odds ratio 0.86 ...

Occupational therapy helps children and adults learn how to do everyday tasks they have trouble with because of an injury or health issue. It's not the same as physical therapy, which focuses on ...

Like stretching before lifting or hydrating before a marathon, care works best when it’s part of the daily environment.

Occupational therapy is focused on the activities that give daily life meaning, from self-care to leisure to work. Occupational therapists work in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities and schools.

Occupational therapy: OT helps individuals perform activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, or cooking. Therapists take a holistic view — addressing physical, cognitive ...

Occupational therapy is not just for kids with disabilities, it can benefit a wide variety of children. By Hallie Levine Lisa Dahlstrom, 42, is worried about her 3-year old son, Levi, entering ...

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 22.3% employment growth for occupational therapy assistants between 2023 and 2033. In that period, an estimated 10,600 jobs should open up.

How to Apply Occupational therapists must obtain at least a master’s degree in occupational therapy—some earn doctoral degrees. OT schools are competitive. Most applicants have a bachelor’s degree.