Abstract
Introduction:
Occupational Therapy in Brazil is a profession inserted in the areas of health, social and education. In Sergipe, the participation of this professional in the labor market is a challenge, due to the reduced number of occupational therapists in the state.
Objective:
To characterize the labor market of occupational therapists in Sergipe and to comprehend the perception of professionals in this market.
Method:
This is a cross-sectional study involving 25 occupational therapists registered in the occupation council, using a semi-structured questionnaire. The descriptive analysis used tabulation in Microsoft Excel worksheet, and the qualitative analysis was performed through the analysis of the speech and identification of the words and key ideas.
Results:
The labor market of Occupational Therapy in Sergipe is growing despite insertion challenges in the state. Mental health is the main area of work for occupational therapists in Sergipe. Although a significant number of professionals are satisfied with the conditions and infrastructure offered to them, the greatest difficulties cited are related to inadequate physical space and lack of materials.
Conclusion:
Offering better working conditions, better organizing the occupation council and training new professionals can contribute to greater knowledge and valorization of occupational therapy in the state of Sergipe.
Keywords:
Occupational Therapyn; Labor Market; Sergipe
