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Occupational Therapy

Rocky Mountain College

Doctoral DegreeAcademic

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The occupational therapy doctoral (OTD) program prepares clinicians, educators, researchers and future leaders in the profession through engaged, experiential and evidence-based educational opportunities to expand knowledge about the health benefits of occupation. Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Certification Examination for the occupational therapist administered by the NBCOT.

Credits

112 credits

Format

In-Person

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Montana

    Montana

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 29-1122.00

Skills

Service OrientationActive ListeningMonitoringSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingCritical ThinkingSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Therapy and CounselingPsychologyCustomer and Personal ServiceMedicine and DentistryEnglish Language

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionSpeech Clarity

Tasks

  • Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine real
  • Complete and maintain necessary records.
  • Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community s
  • Recommend adaptive equipment to individuals to increase independence in daily living activities.

Technology

Medical softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareWord processing softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adaptive cutleryAdjustable bedsAlternative computer keyboardsBraille printersComputer switch interfacesDrill pressesElectric knivesElectric wheelchairsElectronic blood pressure unitsExercise ballsGait and transfer beltsGoniometers or arthrometersHoistsJoy sticksLaptop computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsIndependenceSupportRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: high29-1122.00Occupational Therapiststitle_inference$98,340 median$129,830 top+13.81%2,210
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Occupational therapy service lines — establish strategic direction, scope, and quality benchmarks for departmental or organizational programs serving diverse patient populations across a healthcare system.
  • Clinical supervision and workforce development — mentor and evaluate emerging and developing occupational therapists, structuring competency-based learning pathways within academic medical centers or large rehabilitation organizations.
  • Organizational rehabilitation policy — lead the design and implementation of institution-wide protocols governing occupational therapy assessment, documentation, and outcomes measurement across all practice settings.
  • Community and population health programs — architect large-scale occupational therapy initiatives addressing disability, aging, and developmental needs at the community, regional, or public health system level.
  • Research and knowledge translation — direct clinical research programs, disseminate findings through publication or professional conference presentation, and integrate evidence into organizational and field-level practice standards.
  • Interdisciplinary system integration — lead cross-functional coalitions of physicians, administrators, educators, and payers to embed occupational therapy services into value-based care and integrated delivery models.
  • Technology and innovation strategy — evaluate and champion adoption of emerging medical software, digital health tools, and assistive technologies that advance patient outcomes at organizational scale.
  • Caregiver and community training ecosystems — design scalable education programs for caregivers, community health workers, and allied health staff, extending the reach of occupational therapy expertise beyond direct clinical care.
  • Accreditation and regulatory leadership — represent the organization in interactions with licensing bodies, accrediting agencies, and professional associations, shaping compliance standards and advocacy priorities.
  • Ethical and cultural stewardship — model and institutionalize values of empathy, equity, and social orientation in organizational culture, policy, and patient care practices across all occupational therapy service contexts.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
38%
Placement Rate
82%