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Help patients regain daily-living skills after injury, stroke, developmental disability.
Occupational therapists work with patients (especially children with autism + developmental delays, stroke survivors, post-injury) to regain daily-living skills. Combines clinical + creative work.
2 viable paths.
Class 12 (PCB) → BOT (4.5 yr inc. internship)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.
BOT → MOT specialisation
Paediatric / Neuro / Mental Health specialisation.
Wide bands — real salary depends on city, employer, performance. Pick the midpoint for planning.
Junior OT → Senior OT → Specialist (Paeds, Neuro) → Own Practice
Top employers (informational, not endorsement)
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Strong. Special needs + elder care expanding.
Physiotherapist (BPT/MPT)
Rehabilitation + injury recovery. Hospital, sports, home-visit, own practice routes.
Psychologist + Counsellor
Clinical, counselling, school, organisational psychology. Mental health awareness driving demand.