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.
14 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Occupational Therapy Aides: $37,370 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Encourage patients during therapeutic activities. | General |
| Prepare medical reports or documents. | General |
| Record vital statistics or other health information. | General |
| Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs. | General |
| Prepare patient treatment areas for use. | General |
| Inventory medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Teach basic living or other adaptive skills to patients or caregivers. | General |
| Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients. | General |
| Engage patients in exercises or activities. | General |
| Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning. | General |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | General |
| Stock medical or patient care supplies. | General |
| Perform clerical work in medical settings. | General |
| Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel. | General |
| Move patients to or from treatment areas. | General |
| Accompany patients or clients on outings to provide assistance. | General |
| Communicate patient status to other health practitioners. | Communication |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical records. | Maintenance |
| Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures. | Maintenance |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | Maintenance |
| Manage control system activities in organizations. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Billing software | Accounting software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Assistive Technology Professional | Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America | Not Available |
| Certification in Orthopedic Manual Therapy | International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine - US | Not Available |
| Functional Training Specialty Certification | American Council on Exercise | Not Available |
| Occupational Therapist Registered | National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Technologist Certified | National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technololgists | Not Available |
| Seating and Mobility Specialist | Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America | Not Available |