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Jazmyn
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Is there many opportunities on the Tampa Bay area for occupational therapy?
Interested in majoring in sports medicine, psychology, or kinesiology.
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Jane Akinyemi
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Hi Jazmyn,
Occupational therapists can find roles in different settings- from pediatric and acute care to long term rehabilitation and community-based programs. The Tampa Bay area boasts a robust health care system, with a large network. There are some facilities like BayCare and Tampa General Hospital, rehabilitation centers and specialized care units offering a variety of roles. The fact that there are diverse nature of health care services means that opportunities for occupational therapists will be very available.
To secure a job in the Tampa Bay area, I advise that you monitor job platforms like Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn for the latest openings. More leads can come when you network with local health care providers.
I hope this helps.
All the best
Occupational therapists can find roles in different settings- from pediatric and acute care to long term rehabilitation and community-based programs. The Tampa Bay area boasts a robust health care system, with a large network. There are some facilities like BayCare and Tampa General Hospital, rehabilitation centers and specialized care units offering a variety of roles. The fact that there are diverse nature of health care services means that opportunities for occupational therapists will be very available.
To secure a job in the Tampa Bay area, I advise that you monitor job platforms like Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn for the latest openings. More leads can come when you network with local health care providers.
I hope this helps.
All the best
Kaitlyn Corey
Occupational Therapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Student
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Kaitlyn’s Answer
Yes, there are plenty of opportunities for occupational therapy in the Tampa Bay area. The region has large hospitals, outpatient clinics, rehab centers, schools, and pediatric therapy programs, so you would have different settings to explore once you get your degree. Since you are thinking about majors like sports medicine, psychology, or kinesiology, any of those would give you a solid background for OT school. My advice is to choose the one that interests you the most because graduate programs accept students from a variety of majors as long as you complete the prerequisites. If you want to start preparing now, look into volunteering or shadowing at local clinics or hospitals. That experience will help you confirm if OT is the right path and will also make your applications stronger later on.
Chinyere Okafor
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Hello Jazmyn,
Great question! Yes, there are a lot of prospects for occupational therapy in the Tampa Bay area, especially since it is home to a number of large hospitals, sports clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and an older population that frequently needs therapeutic care. Occupational therapy assistants, aides, and certified therapists are frequently needed by facilities such as Tampa General Hospital, BayCare Health System, and other outpatient rehab and pediatric treatment institutes.
Occupational therapy is a good combination of sports medicine, psychology, and kinesiology if you're still unsure. Whether you're dealing with elderly suffering from an injury or stroke, helping athletes regain their form, or aiding kids with developmental delays, it combines physical activity, mental well-being, and patient recovery.
Consider volunteering at a nearby hospital or rehabilitation facility or shadowing an occupational therapist to get started. This will enable you to gain practical experience and determine if this is the correct course for you. The University of South Florida (USF) has excellent health sciences programs and links in the Tampa Bay area; as you move forward, explore these programs.
Geographically and academically, you're in an excellent position to study this area. You seem to be already headed in the right direction, so keep looking and keep your options open!
Best wishes!
Great question! Yes, there are a lot of prospects for occupational therapy in the Tampa Bay area, especially since it is home to a number of large hospitals, sports clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and an older population that frequently needs therapeutic care. Occupational therapy assistants, aides, and certified therapists are frequently needed by facilities such as Tampa General Hospital, BayCare Health System, and other outpatient rehab and pediatric treatment institutes.
Occupational therapy is a good combination of sports medicine, psychology, and kinesiology if you're still unsure. Whether you're dealing with elderly suffering from an injury or stroke, helping athletes regain their form, or aiding kids with developmental delays, it combines physical activity, mental well-being, and patient recovery.
Consider volunteering at a nearby hospital or rehabilitation facility or shadowing an occupational therapist to get started. This will enable you to gain practical experience and determine if this is the correct course for you. The University of South Florida (USF) has excellent health sciences programs and links in the Tampa Bay area; as you move forward, explore these programs.
Geographically and academically, you're in an excellent position to study this area. You seem to be already headed in the right direction, so keep looking and keep your options open!
Best wishes!