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Overview for Occupational Therapy Assistants

SOC Code: 31-2011
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  • Career Cluster

    Health Science

  • Career Pathway

    • Therapeutic Services

Occupation Description

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.

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$60,950 - Annual Median Wage$50K$75K
  • 10th Percentile $47970
  • 25th Percentile $54040
  • Median $60950
  • 75th Percentile $69960
  • 90th Percentile $74840

Best Job Matches With Shared Skills

Occupation Average Wage Typical Entry Level Education Current Openings
Occupation
Occupational Therapy Assistants
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100%
Average Wage
$60,860/year
$29.26/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
149
Occupation
Occupational Therapists
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73%
Average Wage
$85,030/year
$40.88/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Master's degree
Current Openings
302
Occupation
Physical Therapist Aides
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70%
Average Wage
$33,530/year
$16.12/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
33
Occupation
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
Bargraph indicating percent
70%
Average Wage
$45,500/year
$21.88/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
121
Occupation
Physical Therapist Assistants
Bargraph indicating percent
70%
Average Wage
$63,530/year
$30.54/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
186

Current Openings by County

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Number of Jobs

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0Number of JobsBase-Year 2022Projected-Year 20320250500750100012501500Highcharts.com
Average Annual
  • Job Growth 1.71%
  • Job Openings 175

5 Most Recent Job Openings

Occupational Therapy Assistant
PRN Occupational Therapy Assistant
PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
IMAGING ASSISTANT, FMFH - DIAGNOSTIC RAD
Full Time Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
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Common Job Titles

  • Behavior Specialist
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Licensed (COTA-L)
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Health Service Worker

Typical Tasks

  • Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
  • Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
  • 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.
  • Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.
  • Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.
  • Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
  • Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
  • Attend continuing education classes.