vocational therapist

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-009305",
  "term": "vocational therapist",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A person who has special training to help people with a disability find a job or career. A vocational therapist evaluates a person’s education, training, skills, interests, and financial needs to help him or her make employment decisions. A vocational therapist also monitors job performance and provides counseling, education, and resources for job-related issues and access to special accommodations in the workplace. Also called vocational rehabilitation counselor.",
  "synonyms": [
    "vocational rehabilitation counselor"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/vocational-therapist/"
}