I Want To Be An Occupational Therapist Essay

Will Smith said, “Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft.” I have always referred to this quote and this saying has held true throughout my life. Through hard work and dedication I have succeeded at activities that I am passionate about. In academics and athletics, I have worked hard and put in countless hours in order to set myself apart from others. In academics, athletics, volunteering, and employment I have gone beyond the minimum requirements because I wanted to succeed. Excelling in these areas has required me to be disciplined and to develop a great work ethic. From these life experiences, I have become a skilled and well-rounded individual.
Occupational therapy is a career that I am interested in because it is a career that would allow me to be creative, …show more content…
Occupational Therapists have the opportunity to get to know patients on a personal level while working with them and customize their care to provide treatment that will be beneficial for that specific individual and their situation. I am motivated to become an Occupational Therapist because I would be able to use my personal skills to get to know each patient and my knowledge and creative skills to develop a rehabilitation plan to help each patient improve and live an independent, satisfying life. A career as an Occupational Therapist would allow me to work with people from a variety of ages, races, ethnicity's, and backgrounds. This would be beneficial to me because I am a patient individual who would take the time to effectively communicate and understand each patient's situation. Knowing that I could make a difference in a person's life that I work with would make this career personally satisfying and rewarding. Another reason I am pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy is because this career would allow me to be a leader. Athletics have been a big

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