Description
Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.
Interests
- Social
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Support
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Cooperation
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Integrity
Tasks
- Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.
- Report to supervisors or therapists, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments.
- Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.
- Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
- Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Getting Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Technology Skills
- Medical software
- Presentation software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
- Accounting software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Oral Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Skills
- Service Orientation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Coordination
Knowledge
- Therapy and Counseling
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Psychology
- Computers and Electronics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Orthopaedic Technologist CertifiedCertifying Organization
National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technololgists
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Seating and Mobility SpecialistCertifying Organization
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certification in Orthopedic Manual TherapyCertifying Organization
International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine - US
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Occupational Therapist RegisteredCertifying Organization
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
Type
Core
Certificate name
Functional Training Specialty CertificationCertifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $27,824 |
| Median (50%) | $37,133 |
| High (90%) | $70,009 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $41,946 |
| Mid Level | $41,657 |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 4,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 4,800 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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