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respected sir/mam, iam a 4th year undergraduate student of occupational therapy in Pt.DDU Istitute for the physically handicapped ,but now it seems that this course is so much less paying and prospectless in india that can't even pay for my own spendings.we don't have any counselling cell in the college and here the environment is so demoralising for being opting this course as a carrier.p lz guide me about prospects and positive part of this carrier in INDIA.I really need your precious suggestion and guide to rech my goal.

An occupational therapist is a person who help patients to identify imbalances in their lives & suggest activities to deal with them.But my dear friend,I cant understand that having such a quality you yourself are so much depressed that you need a counselling. Anyways ,the first thing is this that firstly remove this doubt that this course is prospectless & less paying in INDIA.Now note down the different fields in which you can work-
1.Hospitals, private clinics,health centres ,polyclinics
2. rehabilitation centres & psychiatric institutions
3. special schools
4. community mental health centres
5. residential care facilities
6. adult day care program and sports field
NGOs are also a good option for these professionals.You can work independently for providing health care facility to household & school.
You also get a very encouraging level of income-
1. Freshers- 8000-10,000 monthly
2. In pvt. sector- 15,000-25,000
3. Independenly- 20,000 to 1 lac per month
So you can see the career prospect is positive only.I personally request to the principal of Pt.DDU institute to arrange a counseller so that students will not mislead & try to remove the demoralising environmen talso for the better future of the students.

hi,
firstly i want to tell you that don't demoralise yourself there is no field in india which will pay less or have loosed its identity.occupational therapist plays very important role in medical field.there are so many job opportunities
1]if you want govt. jobs then there are always vacancies for occupational therapist in govt. hospitals for that have regular look on employment newspaper where you can get so many vacancies or you can register yourself on websutes like naukri.com,indiagovtjobs.com,etc which will give you regular e-mail alerts matching your qualifications.
2]you can also go for private jobs private hospitals always need occupational therapist.
privatr clinics,rehabilitation centres,special schools,health care centres,etc
they will pay you good salary and as you gain experience your salary will increase.so have positive attitude towards your field.
all the best

Originally Posted by praveen gola

An occupational therapist is a person who help patients to identify imbalances in their lives & suggest activities to deal with them.But my dear friend,I cant understand that having such a quality you yourself are so much depressed that you need a counselling. Anyways ,the first thing is this that firstly remove this doubt that this course is prospectless & less paying in INDIA.Now note down the different fields in which you can work-
1.Hospitals, private clinics,health centres ,polyclinics
2. rehabilitation centres & psychiatric institutions
3. special schools
4. community mental health centres
5. residential care facilities
6. adult day care program and sports field
NGOs are also a good option for these professionals.You can work independently for providing health care facility to household & school.
You also get a very encouraging level of income-
1. Freshers- 8000-10,000 monthly
2. In pvt. sector- 15,000-25,000
3. Independenly- 20,000 to 1 lac per month
So you can see the career prospect is positive only.I personally request to the principal of Pt.DDU institute to arrange a counseller so that students will not mislead & try to remove the demoralising environmen talso for the better future of the students.

i am a student of the same batch as the person inquiring here and i have no doubts OT has a bright furure in India!!

IS AIIMS offored occupational therapy.

what is the fee structure

Originally Posted by arya kirti

respected sir/mam, iam a 4th year undergraduate student of occupational therapy in Pt.DDU Istitute for the physically handicapped ,but now it seems that this course is so much less paying and prospectless in india that can't even pay for my own spendings.we don't have any counselling cell in the college and here the environment is so demoralising for being opting this course as a carrier.p lz guide me about prospects and positive part of this carrier in INDIA.I really need your precious suggestion and guide to rech my goal.

Yes its really tough establishing yourself in the profession. You can work in special schools as beginner. Also if your parents can supportt go for mot or msc in related field in US. If you have no other option except being in India then current trends will help you if you do BEd or PG inclinical psychology. Try doing part time or full time with gooduniversity. DU or Ignou. You might as well land working in international school. There start up is around 25 k per month. Be prepared for hard work and perseverence for atleast next 4 to 5 years.