The career of an occupational therapist is a rewarding and secure one. Flexible working hours, growth opportunities, outstanding income potential and benefits packages, and job satisfaction are among the many benefits that make this career a very attractive option.

In the United States, there is a high demand for qualified and trained occupational therapists, and this is bound to increase over time. A masters (M.A., M.S or MOT) degree in occupational therapy or a professional doctoral degree (OTD) is the minimum requisite for entry into the field. To work as occupational therapy assistant, he/she must have an associate degree.

Salaries for this position are high, but vary greatly based on the company, location, and your experience. Qualified candidates can find job openings in hospitals, clinical settings, acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing facilities, home health agencies, long term care facilities, and more.

Similar to physical therapy jobs, occupational therapy jobs also offer an array of bonus packages and medical benefit options including:

• Paid housing
• Completion bonuses
• Travel expenses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Healthcare insurance
• Section 125 cafeteria plan
• Professional liability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Additional state license
• Continuing education
• Cancer insurance
• Immigration processing (for internationally trained employees)

Whether you are a national or internationally trained applicant, you can get permanent (direct) or temporary (traveling) job placements as per your choice.

A number of online resources are available, where you can make a quick search to find the best occupational therapy jobs. Numerous staffing solution providers are also in the scenario to provide you with all the necessary support and assistance to manage your job search for you. Most of the recruitment agencies offer online job registration facilities and they help you find the perfect occupational therapy job in the right settings with the right employer.