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Occupational Therapy
Assistant/Aide
The occupational therapy assistant/ aide works with the
occupational therapist to treat the patient who has a disability resulting from
physical injury or trauma, disease, aging, mental illness, or
alcohol/substance abuse. They may assist the patient with exercises, work with
artificial limbs, provide therapeutic massage, or perform any other activities
directed by the occupational therapist.
Work Environment
Occupational therapy assistants may work in hospitals,
rehabilitation centers, clinics, private practices, schools, nursing homes, and
in private homes under the employment of a home health care agency.
Job Outlook
The job outlook for occupational therapy assistants is
excellent. There are not enough certified personnel to meet the current demand.
More jobs are expected to be created by new rehabilitation centers, schools,
and work sites.
Length of Training/
Requirements
To become an occupational therapy assistant, you must
complete either a two-year associate degree or one of a limited number of
certificate programs. These programs also include supervised clinical
experience.
Salary
Salary depends on education, geography, job setting, and experience. Current salaries range from $22,000 - $30,000.
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Educational Programs
Certificate/Associate Degree
Amarillo College
Austin
Community College
Del Mar College
Houston
Community College System
Lamar University
Laredo Community
College
Navarro College
North Central Texas Community College District
Panola College
San Jacinto
College - South Campus
St. Philip's College
Professional Associations
American Occupational
Therapy Association (AOTA)
P.O. Box 31220
4720
Montgomery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
301/652-2682
Texas Occupational Therapy
Association, Inc.
6225 U.S. Hwy. 290 East
Austin, TX 78723
512/454-8682
800/843-8682
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