Activities | 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. |
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Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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Median Income | $25,020 per year in May 2006 |
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Work Context & Conditions | The hours and days worked may vary, depending on the facility and whether work is full-time or part-time. Many outpatient therapy offices and clinics have evening and weekend hours, to help coincide with patients' personal schedules. |
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Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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Abilities | Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension |
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