Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities
Create individualized therapy and rehabilitation plans
Help patients perform daily activities (e.g., dressing, eating, writing)
Work with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, and injuries
Use therapeutic exercises and activity-based interventions
Recommend assistive devices and environmental modifications
Monitor patient progress and maintain documentation
Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and caregivers
Requirements
Strong observation and analytical skills
Valuable communication and interpersonal skills
Patience, empathy, and problem-solving ability
Clinical internship or hands-on experience
Perks
High demand in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and clinics
Opportunity to work with children, adults, and elderly patients
Job satisfaction from improving patients’ independence and quality of life
Options for private practice or home-based therapy
Opportunities for specialization (pediatrics, geriatrics, neurorehabilitation, etc.)
Stable growth opportunities in healthcare
Flexible work settings in many organizations