Occupational Therapy Employment and Regulation Quiz

In how many states are occupational therapists regulated?

• 25 states

• 10 states

• All 50 states

• 40 states

Which group is expected to have especially good job opportunities for occupational therapists?

• Therapists treating children

• Therapists treating older adults

• Therapists treating athletes

• Therapists treating animals

Why are occupational therapists increasingly taking on supervisory roles?

• To reduce the number of assistants and aides

• To allow assistants and aides to work more closely with clients under the guidance of a therapist

• To avoid working with clients directly

• To focus only on administrative tasks

Which two employment settings each accounted for about 26% of occupational therapist jobs in 2019?

• Offices of other health practitioners and hospitals

• Home healthcare services and retail stores

• Public schools and government agencies

• Nursing care facilities and restaurants

If a student wanted to analyze the distribution of occupational therapist jobs in 2019, what percentage of jobs would they find in hospitals?

• 26%

• 10%

• 50%

• 5%

If you were advising a student interested in occupational therapy, what would you suggest to improve their job prospects based on the information provided?

• Gain specialized knowledge in a treatment area

• Focus only on general practice

• Avoid working in hospitals or rehabilitation centers

• Work exclusively with children

Using the data provided, calculate the increase in the number of occupational therapists expected between 2019 and 2029.

• 21,700

• 22,700

• 24,000

• 16,000

According to the data, what percentage of occupational therapists earned less than $57,330 in May 2020?

• The lowest 10%

• The highest 10%

• The lowest 25%

• The highest 25%

Which of the following statements is true based on the earnings data for occupational therapists in May 2020?

• The highest 10% earned more than $122,670.

• The median earnings were $57,330.

• The lowest 10% earned more than $122,670.

• The highest 10% earned less than $57,330.

If an occupational therapist earned $130,000 in May 2020, which earnings group would they belong to?

• The highest 10%

• The lowest 10%

• The median group

• The lowest 25%