Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Help people regain independence and improve their quality of life.
- Support therapists in crafting personalized treatment plans for diverse needs.
- Engage in creative activities to enhance patients' daily living skills.
💰 Earn $73K-$91K
📚 Associate Degree
Overview
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
- Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
- Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
You are skilled in 💫
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Job security
- Accomplishing things
- Personal relationships
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