Which of the following is an example of an OT leadership position?

• A. Adult day program director, community clubhouse director, activities director, and home service provider owner.
• B. Nurse manager, physician liaison, and physical therapist.
• C. OT aide, receptionist, and janitor.
• D. Case manager, social worker, and psychiatrist.

Answer: (A)

In occupational therapy, leadership roles involve directing programs and services, guiding teams, and owning or managing OT-focused operations. The listed roles—adult day program director, community clubhouse director, activities director, and home service provider owner—fit this because they require overseeing OT service delivery, coordinating staff, shaping program policies, and steering the overall operation of an OT program or business. The other options align more with leadership or professional work in other disciplines or with frontline support roles, not OT leadership: roles from nursing or medical liaison, a physical therapist, or non-OT staff like an aide, receptionist, or janitor, as well as professionals from related fields such as case management, social work, or psychiatry.