Graduates of the Department of Occupational Therapy at Baekseok University pursue diverse career pathways aligned with their individual competencies and professional goals. Career options include employment in medical institutions, community-based healthcare settings, geriatric and mental health institutions, and public agencies, as well as roles in welfare centers, special education schools, and vocational training institutions for persons with disabilities. Graduates may also advance to domestic or international graduate studies to pursue careers as professors or researchers, or establish their own practices through child development centers, therapeutic exercise centers, and similar entrepreneurial ventures.
Driven by the rising older adult population in a super-aged society, demand for occupational therapists continues to grow. Recognized as a profession that cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence or robotics, occupational therapy offers highly promising employment prospects.
Fields of Employment
- Medical Institutions — University hospitals, general hospitals, and rehabilitation hospitals
- Community-Based Healthcare Settings — Public health centers, comprehensive welfare centers for persons with disabilities, the National Rehabilitation Center, and child development centers and research institutes
- Geriatric Care Institutions — Central and regional dementia care centers, geriatric hospitals, and long-term care hospitals
- Mental Health Institutions — The National Center for Mental Health, community mental health centers, special education schools, and special education support centers
- Public Agencies — National Health Insurance Service (NHIS), Korea Road Traffic Authority (KoROAD), Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities (KEAD), and Korea Workers' Compensation & Welfare Service (COMWEL)
- Assistive Technology-Related Institutions — Central and regional assistive device centers, assistive technology centers, and healthcare industry enterprises
- Private Practice and Entrepreneurship — Child development centers and research institutes, therapeutic exercise centers, and geriatric welfare institutions
- Graduate Studies and International Employment — Admission to domestic or international graduate programs and overseas employment opportunities