Occupational Therapy Assistants
Job Description
Occupational therapy assistants assist occupational therapists in treating patients. They help patients improve their lives and perform daily tasks. They could help a person learn how to move from a bed to a wheelchair or help an injured worker re-learn how he can perform his job. OT assistants also make sure exercises are done correctly and provide assistance.
Academic Requirements
Most states have licensure or registration requirements for occupational therapy assistants. Employers may require applicants to be licensed or, at the very least, eligible for licensure.
Occupational Therapy Assistants
$40-60
Thousand
Average
Salary
Salary
High
Patient
Interaction
Interaction
41.06%
Job
Growth
Growth
Low
Blood
Interaction
Interaction
Associate's Degree or Certificate
Education
Required
Required
Schools
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