A new report from CareerCast includes occupational therapist among the best jobs in today’s “gig economy” for independent workers seeking contract employment.
“The ability to work with clients on a temporary flexible basis makes the prospect of taking on contract employment attractive for those with the motivation and means to seek out opportunities,” says Kyle Kensing, online content editor, CareerCast.
“Self-employment could approach as much as one-third of the employment landscape in the United States by 2020,” Kensing adds.
According to the report, the annual median hourly pay for an occupational therapist is $40.69. As a profession, it has a 24% growth outlook (to 2026).
The willingness and ability to move from site to site on a contractual basis can provide a career path for occupational therapists. Schools, non-profit organizations that work with children, and other organizations will often hire occupational therapists on contract for certain days and hours of the week, as opposed to full-time employment, the report continues.
To read the full report, visit CareerCast.
[Source(s): CareerCast, PR Newswire]
