School of Occupational Therapy
Help people build or resume lives that have been impaired because of illness, disability, or injury.
A Rewarding Future in Occupational Therapy
Restoring Quality of Life
The MCPHS Occupational Therapy program prepares students to help patients build or regain their ability to perform daily life tasks.
Immersive Clinical Education
Under close faculty supervision, MCPHS students assess, treat, and educate patients, families, and caregivers to optimize independence and occupational performance.
Advanced Facilities
MCPHS students have the unique benefit of working with advanced technology at our Sensory Integration Pediatric Lab, Adult Functional Simulation Training Apartment Lab, and other state-of-the-art laboratory spaces.
Fieldwork Rotations
Students apply the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors learned in the classroom at fieldwork placements in hospitals, clinics, schools, and community-based settings.
Stats & Facts
MCPHS adds up to be a strategic choice for a career in occupational therapy.
#4
Best Healthcare JobsOccupational Therapists are ranked #4 best healthcare job in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report
12%
Job GrowthEmployment of occupational therapists is projected to grow 12% from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
93k
median salaryThe median annual salary for occupational therapists is 93,180, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Awards and Recognition
News & Features
Keep up with the latest news from the MCPHS School of Occupational Therapy.
Inside the Occupational Therapy Experience
Industry Leaders with a Passion for Teaching
For MCPHS faculty, cutting-edge scholarship and professional affiliations go hand in hand with instruction and mentoring.
Douglas Simmons
Professor and Program Director - Occupational Therapy
School of Occupational Therapy
Program Outcomes
- Current year NBCOT program outcomes
- Three-year summary of MCPHS School of Occupational Therapy program outcomes