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Occupational Therapists

Also known as: Assistive Technology Trainer, Early Intervention Occupational Therapist, Independent Living Specialist, Industrial Rehabilitation Consultant, Industrial Therapist, Job Trainer, Occupational Therapist (OT), Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Registered Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Engineer

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree19%
Doctoral/Professional Degree71%
Level 105%
Level 115%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None38%
3-6 months19%
6 months - 1 year14%
1-2 years10%
2-4 years10%
4-6 years5%
6-8 years5%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None10%
Up to 1 month38%
1-3 months5%
3-6 months24%
6 months - 1 year10%
1-2 years14%

How AI Impacts Each Task

17 tasks analyzed

Complete and maintain necessary records.

Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.

Train caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.

Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.

Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityAdaptability/FlexibilityConcern for OthersDependabilitySelf ControlCooperationInitiativePersistenceIndependenceStress ToleranceSocial OrientationAchievement/Effort

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$98,340

per year

Mean Wage

$98,240

per year

Employment

152K

workers

Wage Range

$67,090 - $129,830

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$67,090Median: $98,340$129,830
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