Six figures with strong, aging-population demand — and per-diem flexibility. A master's-level clinical career helping people regain daily function.
Gold = credential gate. Each turn: more skill → more pay → the next step.
1
Bachelor's + prerequisites
A bachelor's with the prereqs for OT programs.
◆ GMA Academy — science prep
2
Master's in occupational therapy
A master's (MOT) — didactic + fieldwork.
◆ GMA mentor
3
Pass NBCOT → licensed
The NBCOT exam + state license.
4
Practice · $100K
Help patients regain daily function; strong demand.
5
Specialize or go per-diem
Hand therapy, pediatrics, or flexible per-diem.
The flywheel: the master's + license is the single gate; settings (schools, hospitals, home health) and per-diem work let you shape the schedule while pay stays high.
