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.
Common Job Titles
- Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide)
- Rehabilitation Aide (Rehab Aide)
- Rehabilitation Services Aide
- Restorative Aide
What You'll Need to Succeed
AI-generatedKey competencies for this occupation at a glance
- Hands-onPrepare treatment rooms and therapeutic equipment following occupational therapist protocols and infection control standards.Developing
- MindsetEngage patients during therapy sessions demonstrating respect and empathy under close supervision.Developing
- Hands-onPerform delegated routine patient care tasks in clinical settings under direct supervision of occupational therapists or assistants.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify patient needs and treatment room supply requirements by observing patient behaviors and monitoring inventory levels.Developing
- Hands-onHandle adaptive equipment and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, transfer belts, and therapeutic balls during patient care.Developing
- KnowledgeExplain basic therapy procedures and activity instructions to patients using clear communication under therapist guidance.Developing
- Hands-onOperate computers and electronic medical record systems to document patient information and schedule appointments.Developing
- KnowledgeDistinguish appropriate therapeutic materials and tools for specific delegated tasks based on therapist instructions.Developing
- MindsetParticipate in interpersonal interactions with healthcare team members by communicating patient observations and maintaining professional relationships.Developing
- MindsetAttend to patient safety and comfort concerns while assisting with therapeutic activities and mobility.Emerging
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Occupational Therapy Aides (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
5,000
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $27,970. 25th percentile: U.S. $34,840. 50th percentile: U.S. $37,370. 75th percentile: U.S. $44,190. 90th percentile: U.S. $65,580. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $27,970 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $65,580 |
| Workers on average earn | $41,850 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Therapy and Counseling4.4/5
- English Language4.2/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.1/5
- Psychology3.8/5
- Computers and Electronics3.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Billing software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Scheduling software
- Word processing software
Tools & Equipment
- Adaptive cutlery
- Augmentative communication systems
- Beading needles
- Braille writers
- Canes
- Communication boards
- Crochet hooks
- Crutches