Occupational Therapy Aides
Tasks Include:
- 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.
- Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.
- Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
- Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.
- Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.
- Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +18.1%
National: +14.3%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$37,060.00
State
$34,960.00
Regional
Occupational Therapy Aides
Description
Career Cluster: | Health Science |
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.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 36.76%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 28.40%
- Some College Courses = 24.32%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 8.72%
- First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. = 1.80%
Related Work Experience
- None = 36.76%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 15.67%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 15.17%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 10.82%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.13%
- Up to and including 1 month = 7.84%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.61%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Up to and including 1 month = 58.87%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 32.43%
- None = 4.26%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 3.63%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 0.81%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 46.28%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 32.72%
- None or short demonstration = 16.55%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4.44%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- 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.
- Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.
- Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
- Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.
- Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.
- Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
- Perform clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties, such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies, filling out paperwork, and scheduling appointments.
- Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts and games.
- Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
- Adjust and repair assistive devices and make adaptive changes to other equipment and to environments.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Evaluate the living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
- Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
- Accompany patients on outings, providing transportation when necessary.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Cutlery or utensils for the physically challenged (Adaptive cutlery)
- Adaptive communication switches for the physically challenged (Augmentative communication systems)
- Bead accessories (Beading needles)
- Braille devices for the physically challenged (Braille writers)
- Canes or cane accessories (Canes)
- Letter or symbol boards for the physically challenged (Communication boards)
- Crochet hooks
- Crutches or crutch accessories (Crutches)
- Desktop computers
- Dressing sticks for the physically challenged (Dressing sticks)
- Power sanders (Hand sanders)
- Weights or sets or accessories for rehabilitation or therapy (Hand weights)
- Hand sewing needles (Knitting needles)
- Lacing or stringing accessories (Lacing needles)
- Weaving accessories (Latch hooks)
- Leather accessories (Leather scissors)
- Special purpose telephones (Multi-line telephone systems)
- Saws (Multi-purpose saw sets)
- Orthopedic splint systems (Orthopedic splints)
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers
- Awls (Punching awls)
- Rasps
- Leather accessories (Rawhide mallets)
- Reachers for the physically challenged (Reachers)
- Training ramps for rehabilitation or therapy (Rehabilitation training ramps)
- Rivet tools (Rivet setters)
- Leather accessories (Rotary punches)
- Balance beams or boards or bolsters or rockers for rehabilitation or therapy (Scooter boards)
- Domestic sewing machines (Sewing machines)
- Sewing needles
- Therapeutic balls or accessories (Therapeutic balls)
- Gait belts for rehabilitation or therapy (Transfer belts)
- Wheelchairs
- Walkers or rollators (Wheeled walkers)
- Wood chisels
Technologies Include:
- Accounting software
- Billing software
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Scheduling software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Data entry software
- Microsoft Access
- Medical software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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84.25 | Therapy and Counseling | Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
79.75 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
77.50 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
71.00 | Psychology | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
66.50 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
64.75 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
57.00 | Medicine and Dentistry | Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
53.50 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
49.75 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
68.75 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
65.50 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
65.50 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
62.50 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
59.50 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
56.25 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
56.25 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
53.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
53.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
53.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
50.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
50.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
50.00 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
50.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
50.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
68.75 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
68.75 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
62.50 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
56.25 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
56.25 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
56.25 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
53.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
53.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
53.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
50.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
50.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
50.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
50.00 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
50.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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95.50 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
87.75 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
85.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
82.75 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical 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. |
80.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
78.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
75.25 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
73.75 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
73.00 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
72.75 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
72.50 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
72.50 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
72.25 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
72.00 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
72.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
70.00 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
69.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
69.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
67.75 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
66.75 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
66.50 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
64.50 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
64.50 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
63.50 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
63.00 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
62.50 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
60.25 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
58.50 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
58.00 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
54.25 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
53.25 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
53.00 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
52.75 | Controlling Machines and Processes | Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
93.50 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
91.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
89.00 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
85.75 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
85.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
85.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
83.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
83.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
82.00 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
79.50 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
75.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
72.25 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
65.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
62.25 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
55.00 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
53.75 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
66.67 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
66.67 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
61.17 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
61.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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99.00 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
98.80 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
95.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
91.00 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
89.80 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
87.80 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
82.60 | Exposed to Disease or Infections | How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
82.20 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
79.60 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
79.00 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
76.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
76.40 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
76.40 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
76.00 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
75.40 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
74.80 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
72.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
69.80 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
68.80 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
68.00 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
64.00 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
63.60 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
62.80 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
62.60 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
61.00 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
59.40 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
57.40 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
56.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
53.20 | Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance | How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance? |
52.60 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
51.00 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
49.80 | Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
49.80 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $25,100.00 | $37,060.00 | $53,240.00 |
Virginia | $28,010.00 | $34,960.00 | $39,290.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $31,091.80 | $37,990.17 | $48,635.62 |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | $31,302.93 | $41,063.08 | $41,945.24 |
Hampton Roads | $27,276.79 | $35,569.47 | $40,290.68 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | $35,063.59 | $39,922.76 | $41,782.19 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 3,500 | 4,000 | +14.3% |
Virginia | 149 | 176 | +18.1% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | No Data | No Data | No Data |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Occupational Therapy Aides
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- Orthoptists
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- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians, All Other
- Physicians, Pathologists
- Podiatrists
- Preventive Medicine Physicians
- Prosthodontists
- Psychiatric Aides
- Psychiatric Technicians
- Psychiatrists
- Radiation Therapists
- Radiologists
- Recreational Therapists
- Registered Nurses
- Respiratory Therapists
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Sports Medicine Physicians
- Surgeons, All Other
- Surgical Technologists
- Therapists, All Other
- Urologists
- Veterinarians
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Occupational Therapy Aides
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Overview
Occupations
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Occupational Therapy Aides
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Occupational Therapy Aides
Titles
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide (CORA)
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
- Independent Living Specialist
- Occupational Rehabilitation Aide
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational Therapist Aide (OT Aide)
- Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapy Technician (OT Tech)
- Rehabilitation Aide (Rehab Aide)
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Rehabilitation Services Aide
- Rehabilitation Technician (Rehab Tech)
- Restorative Therapist
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Occupational Therapy Aides
Related Schools
- Allen County Community College
- Carrington College-Mesa
- Carrington College-Tucson
- Central Technology Center
- Cowley County Community College
- High Plains Technology Center
- Hutchinson Community College
- Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
- Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School
- Moore Norman Technology Center
- Southwest Technology Center
- The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston
- Tulsa Technology Center
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