Occupational Therapy Aides
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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How AI Impacts Each Task
15 tasks analyzed
Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.
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.
Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.
Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records. | - | - | - |
| 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. | - | - | - |
| Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects. | - | - | - |
| Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$37,370
per year
Mean Wage
$41,850
per year
Employment
5K
workers
Wage Range
$27,970 - $65,580
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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