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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Industry
🏥Education and Health Services
Jobs per Year
167
Avg Houston Wage
$31

Career Overview

Occupational therapy assistants help patients with medicinal stretches and activities. They often have to teach patients how to use the special equipment that will help them live a better life.

As an occupational therapy assistnat, you make a difference in people’s lives by helping them maintain or regain independence through perseverance. You are able to learn about the healthcare industry by working with other medical professionals.

Skills & Qualities

Successful professionals in this field typically have:

Physical strength
Interact with people

Interested in this career path?

There is 1 Training Program available for this career path

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Requirements

Short-term training
Most states require licensure. Pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam.

How much might I earn?

As you gain more experience and certifications, your wages in this job can increase over time.

1
Entry Level

Right after Training

After completing your training program and any necessary certifications.

$30 - $33/hr
2
Experienced

Experienced Professional

Able to work more independently, with more advanced skills and responsibility.

$41 - $46/hr

Training Programs for becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant

These free and scholarship-based programs in Houston can help you launch this career path

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Occupational Therapy
Lone Star College Continuing Education
Lone Star College Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy

Education and Health Services
Jobs: 167Wage: $31-$44/hr
Duration: 4-12 weeks
Financial Documents
HS Diploma/GED
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