| Activities | Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, occupational Therapist aides
typically prepare materials and assemble equipment used during treatment. They are responsible for a range of clerical tasks, including scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, restocking or ordering depleted supplies, and filling out insurance forms or other paperwork. |
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| Outlook | Faster-than-average-job growth |
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| Median Income | $27,430 per year in May 2010 |
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| Work Context & Conditions | The hours and days worked may vary, depending on the facility and whether work is full-time or part-time. Many outpatient therapy offices and clinics have evening and weekend hours, to help coincide with patients' personal schedules. |
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| Minimum Education Requirements | General High School Program
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| Skills | Social Perceptiveness, Instructing, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Reading Comprehension, Speaking |
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| Abilities | Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension |
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