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Occupational Therapist Aide
 
 
Summary Job Description Education Skills, Abilities and Interests More Information
Summary

ActivitiesUnder 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.

OutlookFaster-than-average-job growth

Median Income$25,020 per year in May 2006

Work Context & ConditionsThe 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.

Minimum Education RequirementsGeneral High School Program

SkillsSocial Perceptiveness, Instructing, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Speaking

AbilitiesOral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension