Employability

The Department of Occupational Therapy at The Hashemite University equips the job market in Jordan and the broader Middle East with highly qualified graduates in the field of occupational therapy. Graduates are prepared to specialize in the following areas:

1. Occupational Therapy for Developmental Disabilities and Pediatrics.
2. Occupational Therapy for Physical and Neurological Injuries.
3. Occupational Therapy for Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions.
4. Occupational Therapy in Community-Based Rehabilitation.

Graduates work across diverse healthcare sectors, including hospitals, specialized medical clinics (neurology and psychiatry), as well as medical rehabilitation centers and assistive technology and environmental modification centers.

They also contribute to child rehabilitation services through employment in schools, early intervention programs, and pediatric rehabilitation centers.

Professionals specializing in mental health are employed in psychiatric clinics, mental health hospitals, and addiction treatment centers. Those trained in community-based rehabilitation often work in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), vocational training institutions, and social work settings, playing a vital role in promoting community health and inclusion.