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Career Pathways

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

Careers in therapy and rehabilitation are essential to health and recovery as residents may need support following injuries, surgeries, illness, or other health concerns. Therapy and rehabilitation professionals are integral members of a multi-disciplinary team that provide rehabilitative care to help residents regain, develop, or improve daily skills and independence. This may involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or even music therapy. Therapists work to ensure holistic support for residents, fostering an environment for optimal wellbeing.

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A Career Pathway on the Rise

Strong growth potential

Professionals within therapy and rehabilitation have many opportunities for growth through specialization or further training, making it a rewarding career path within the senior living sector. Whether in music therapy or physical therapy, there are many avenues for a fulfilling career in the senior living sector.

Growing demand and job security

The need for therapists and rehabilitation professionals is only growing, due to both longer life expectancies and our rapidly aging population. Because of the growing demand, job security is almost a given.

Roles in Therapy & Rehabilitation

  • Music Therapist
    Music therapists use music as a method to address therapeutic goals, enhance emotional well-being, and stimulate cognitive function.
    Salary: $24-$27/hr
    Experience:

    –

    1
    year(s)

  • Speech-Language Pathologist
    Treat speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.

    Other Titles: SLP, Speech Therapist

    Salary: $39-$45/hr
    Experience:
    1

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Occupational Therapist
    Help patients maintain or regain skills needed for day-to-day life.

    Other Titles: OT

    Salary: $32-$42/hr
    Experience:
    1

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Physical Therapist
    Rehabilitate patients with chronic conditions or injuries through exercise, stretching, and adaptive equipment.

    Other Titles: PT, Physiotherapist

    Salary: $40-$48/hr
    Experience:
    1

    –

    3
    year(s)

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
    Provide occupational therapy services under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist.

    Other Titles: OTA, Occupational Therapy Aide

    Salary: $27-$34/hr
    Experience:

    –

    1
    year(s)

  • Physical Therapy Assistant
    Provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.

    Other Titles: PTA, Physical Therapy Aide

    Salary: $30-$35/hr
    Experience:

    –

    1
    year(s)

  • They become themselves and they just walk out like a normal person. And that is very, very rewarding to me.

    And once we start caring for them, providing therapy, giving them their medication on time–and they’ll start eating and everything, and I see I’m in a big turn-around in their lives.
    Henok Tesfaye
    RN