Occupational Therapy Employment Settings

Assignment:
• Describe occupational therapy employment settings in Miami
• Identify the varied roles of the OTA (e.g. practitioner, educator, research assistant).
• Select an employment setting in OT. Employment setting may include Home Health, Hospitals, SNFs, pediatric clinic, schools, hippo therapy, outpatient rehabilitation, etc. ( Miami)
• To demonstrate knowledge, understanding and appreciation, describe the type(s) of clients served, the role (s) of the OTA in this setting and level of care provided.
• Provide an understanding as to the scope and breadth of employability in OT (e.g. income)
• As an added measure, review a geographical area of interest outside of current to compare and contrast the employability and scope /breadth of the varied roles of the OTA (e.g. practitioner, educator, research assistant).
• Present in class and be prepared to answer questions from audience

Research and Organization:

• Complete a search on a library database
• Attach an article from your research to support your employment setting and the varied roles of the OTA (e.g. practitioner, educator, and research assistant).
• Use APA style format and content (cover page: tabs, centering, page numbers, organization of headings as per APA style; font size, paragraph organization, headings, accurate use of paraphrase and citations).
• The topic’s contents are organized in a clear manner, by paragraphs (abstract/introduction, body, conclusion).