What is Occupational Therapy?

"Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational therapy gives people the 'skills for the job of living' that are needed for independent and satisfying lives." The American Occupational Therapy Association

It is neither wealth nor splendor, but tranquility and occupation that gives happiness.
                                                - Thomas Jefferson

U.S. News & World Report names OT a "Best Career" in 2008 Occupational Therapy named one of Nation's 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs!

Fieldwork at Jefferson

2008 Alumni Day UPDATES IN AUTISM: Innovations in Occupational Therapy Research and Practice Friday, December 5, 2008 8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Jefferson Alumni Hall Solis-Cohen Auditorium 1020 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA

The focus of Department faculty and students includes the four complementary areas of practice, research, service, and education. Click on the pictures above for examples of Department of Occupational Therapy projects in Practice, Research, and Service and to see the Department's academic programs.

Department of Occupational Therapy, 130 South 9th Street, Suite 810, Philadelphia, PA 19107 Telephone 215.503.8010 Fax 215.503.3499