Occupational therapy assistants help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Occupational therapy assistants provide patient therapy, working under the direction of occupational therapists.
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- Occupational Therapy Assistants
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What do they typically do
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement
- Help patients do therapeutic activities like stretches and other exercises
- Evaluate patients' daily living skills or the capacities of clients who have physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities
- Record patients' progress, report to occupational therapists, and do other administrative tasks
- Implement or assist occupational therapists in carrying out treatment plans designed to help clients function independently
- Teach patients how to use special equipment
- Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves
- Lead children who have developmental disabilities in play activities that promote coordination and socialization
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +2.4%
Job Opening 226
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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