Occupational Therapist vs Physical Therapy Assistant
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Occupational Therapist
$106,100 typical, a year
Most Occupational Therapists earn $93,600 to $130,000 a year.
From 3,703 postings that list pay
10,858 open jobs now
Physical Therapy Assistant
$70,700 typical, a year
Most Physical Therapy Assistants earn $65,500 to $82,200 a year.
From 2,957 postings that list pay
8,010 open jobs now
Physical Therapy Assistant salaries Physical Therapy Assistant jobs
Occupational Therapists typically earn about $35,400 more a year than Physical Therapy Assistants.
What each one does
Occupational Therapist
- Assess patients' functional abilities and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide direct therapy sessions to help patients improve daily living skills.
- Document patient progress and treatment sessions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and families on care planning.
- Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and safety measures.
- Evaluate home environments for hazards and recommend necessary equipment.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a physical therapist.
- Provide physical therapy treatments and exercises to patients.
- Monitor patient progress and document treatment outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on exercises and home care.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care and progress.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Occupational Therapist
Asked for in both
- Home Health 1 in 10 postings
More common in Occupational Therapist postings
- Occupational Therapy 8 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapist 8 in 10 postings
- Adaptive Equipment 1 in 10 postings
- Daily Living Skills Training 1 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapy Procedures 1 in 10 postings
Physical Therapy Assistant
Asked for in both
- Home Health 1 in 10 postings
More common in Physical Therapy Assistant postings
- Physical Therapy 6 in 10 postings
- Rehabilitation 1 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 1 in 15 postings
- Patient-Centered Care 1 in 15 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapy Licensure 4 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
Physical Therapy Assistant
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant 8 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
- Physical Therapy Licensure 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Unicare Home CarePay not stated McDonough, GeorgiaOccupational TherapyAdaptive EquipmentActivities of Daily LivingOccupational TherapistOccupational Therapist OT
Summit Home CarePay not stated Yorktown, VirginiaDischarge PlanningTreatment PlansOccupational TherapyOccupational TherapistPhysical TherapyOccupational Therapist (OTR)
Reliant Care ManagementPay not stated Worcester, MassachusettsOccupational Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
IDeal HirePay not stated Hackensack, NJCPR CertificationPhysical TherapyLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapy Assistant
IDeal HirePay not stated Anaconda, MTTreatment PlansPhysical TherapyInterdisciplinary CareLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantLong-Term Care- Pay not stated Effingham, ILLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantPhysical Therapy
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