- 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
- Strong 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.)
- Reliable career growth in healthcare
- Flexible work environments in some settings