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Occupational Therapist
License Description Occupational therapists are licensed rehabilitation care professionals who work to restore or improve physical abilities, promote behavioral changes, adapt surroundings, and teach new skills; the goal is to have the individual achieve her or his best physical and/or mental functioning in daily life tasks. Occupational therapists provide these services on the referral or prescription of a physician, physician assistant, or other licensed health care professional, for treatment designed to restore function.
Licensing Agency
NYS Education Department
State Board for Occupational Therapy
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474 3817 ext 100
OTBD@nysed.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 02/14/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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