Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities
Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
Help patients improve daily living skills (e.g., dressing, eating, writing)
Treat patients with conditions such as autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, or injuries
Use therapeutic activities and exercises
Recommend assistive devices and environmental modifications
Monitor patient progress and maintain documentation
Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and caregivers
Requirements
- Solid observation and analytical skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and problem-solving ability
- Clinical internship or hands-on experience
Benefits
- High demand in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and clinics
- Opportunity to work with diverse populations (children, elderly, disabled individuals)
- Job satisfaction from improving patients’ independence and quality of life
- Options for private practice or home-based therapy
- Opportunities to specialize (pediatrics, geriatrics, neurorehabilitation, etc.)
- Stable career growth in healthcare
- Flexible work environments in some settings