Occupational Therapy Assistant United States

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What the job involves

  • Implement treatment plans under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
  • Assist patients with daily living and functional activities.
  • Document patient progress and communicate updates to the supervising therapist.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques and home exercises.
  • Maintain treatment equipment and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient goals.
  • Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders.

Summed up from 30 recent Occupational Therapy Assistant job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Occupational Therapy 7 in 10 postings
  • Occupational Therapist 5 in 10 postings
  • Rehabilitation 1 in 10 postings
  • Adaptive Equipment 1 in 15 postings
  • Daily Living Skills Training 1 in 15 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Certification 7 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 2 in 10 postings
  • Occupational Therapy Licensure 1 in 10 postings
  • Cota License 1 in 10 postings
  • State License 1 in 10 postings
  • Basic Life Support 1 in 15 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 15 postings
  • Multi-State Licensure 1 in 45 postings

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Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 35 postings
  • Associate degree 8 in 10 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 10 postings

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Is this role in demand?

3,852 open Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $72,800 a year (most between $68k and $82k). See the full salary breakdown

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