The Occupational Therapist provides occupationaltherapy to patients who require restoration of physical and mental functioningin order to gain independence in self-care and other activities. May superviseCertified Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides. QUALIFICATIONS Certificateor degree from an accredited occupational therapy school. Licensed by the statein which the Occupational Therapist resides or practices, if state requires,and has received certification from the National Board forCertification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT).