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Occupational Therapy Aides

Also known as: Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide (CORA), Direct Service Professional, Direct Support Professional, Direct Support Staff, Independent Living Specialist, Occupational Rehabilitation Aide, Occupational Therapist Aide (OT Aide), Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide), Occupational Therapy Technician (OT Tech), Program Trainer

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma27%
Some College19%
Post-Secondary Certificate23%
Associate's Degree31%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None22%
1-3 months22%
3-6 months23%
6 months - 1 year19%
1-2 years13%
2-4 years2%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None15%
Up to 1 month65%
1-3 months14%
3-6 months4%
4-6 years2%

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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegritySelf ControlConcern for OthersDependabilityCooperationAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceAttention to DetailSocial OrientationIndependenceInitiativePersistence

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

$27,970Median: $37,370$65,580
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