DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
31-2011 Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational Description:
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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA | 400 | 45 | $25.69/hr | $0.57/hr | $19.35/hr | $22.04/hr | $26.08/hr | $29.62/hr | $31.91/hr |
| Minnesota | 690 | 57 | $25.37/hr | $0.38/hr | $19.51/hr | $21.89/hr | $25.26/hr | $29.20/hr | $31.77/hr |
| U S | 44,990 | 1,035 | $30.28/hr | $0.15/hr | $20.42/hr | $25.52/hr | $30.10/hr | $35.82/hr | $40.23/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 4,750 | $27.44/hr | N/A |
| Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors | 3,360 | $28.34/hr | N/A |
| Physical Therapists | 2,960 | $40.78/hr | N/A |
| Health Educators | 1,590 | $27.85/hr | N/A |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 940 | $34.03/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Assists occupational therapist to plan, implement, and administer educational, vocational, and recreational activities to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances.
- Reports information and observations to supervisor verbally.
- Assists in evaluation of physically, developmentally, mentally retarded, or emotionally disabled client's daily living skills and capacities.
- Instructs or assists in instructing patient and family in home programs and basic living skills as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
- Helps professional staff demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts, and games.
- Designs and adapts equipment and working-living environment.
- Transports patient to and from occupational therapy work area.
- Prepares work material, assembles and maintains equipment, and orders supplies.
- Fabricates splints and other assistant devices.
- Assists educational specialist or clinical psychologist in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
- Maintains observed information in client records and prepares written reports.
