Healthcare

Occupational Therapist

Salary range₹2.4 – 4 LPA → ₹5 – 9 LPA Top hiring statesDelhi NCR, Maharashtra, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An occupational therapist helps people regain the skills needed for everyday life and work after illness, injury or disability, using activities, adaptations and assistive devices.

Assess function and set goals
Train in daily activities and work skills
Recommend aids and home / workplace changes

2 Skills required

BOT / MOT qualification Assessment & therapy skills Patience & empathy Creativity Communication Teamwork

3 Opportunities available in the market

Hospitals, rehabilitation centres and special schools hire OTs.

Hospitals and rehabilitation centres
Special-education and child-development centres
Own practice and NGOs

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹2.4 – 4 LPA≈ ₹20K – ₹33K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹5 – 9 LPA≈ ₹42K – ₹75K / month

Senior / specialist₹10 – 20 LPA≈ ₹83K – ₹1.67L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	Delhi, Gurugram, Noida	High demand
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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