Occupational Therapy Assistants
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Occupational Therapy Assistants role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Junior Occupational Therapy Assistant → Practitioner Occupational Therapy Assistant → Senior Practitioner Occupational Therapy Assistant → Lead Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
89K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $48,670 - $58,810/year With equity/bonuses: $53,537 - $70,572 Top markets (SF/NYC): $55,970 - $70,572 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $34,069 - $52,929 Year 2-3: Junior level $58,810 - $65,503 Year 4-6: Mid level $65,503 - $71,019 Year 7-10: Senior level $71,019 - $83,045 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Occupational Therapy Assistant genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Speaking You communicate clearly with…
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