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Job Description

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.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 31-2012.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 31,840.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 15.00
• Currently, there are 7,210 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Occupational Therapy Aides”.

Also Known As…

• Occupational Therapy Aides
• Restorative Coordinator
• Restorative Aide
• Rehabilitation Technician (Rehab Tech)
• Rehabilitation Services Aide
• Rehabilitation Aide (Rehab Aide)
• Occupational Therapy Technician (OT Tech)
• Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide)
• Direct Support Staff
• Direct Service Professional
• Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide (CORA)
• Therapy Tech
• Restorative, Rehab Aide
• Rehabilitation Tech
• Rehabilitation Aide/Scheduler
• Occupational Therapist Aide (OT Aide)
• Occupational Rehabilitation Aide
• Independent Living Specialist
• Direct Support Professional

Tasks for “Program Trainer”

• Accompany patients on outings, providing transportation when necessary.
• Report to supervisors or therapists, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments.
• Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.
• Adjust and repair assistive devices and make adaptive changes to other equipment and to environments.
• Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
• Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
• Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.
• Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
• Evaluate the living skills and capacities of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
• Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts and games.
• Perform clerical, administrative, and secretarial duties, such as answering phones, restocking and ordering supplies, filling out paperwork, and scheduling appointments.
• Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
• Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.
• Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.
• Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.

Related Technology & Tools

• Multi-purpose saw sets
• Braille writers
• Transfer belts
• Communication boards
• Hand weights
• Wheelchairs
• Knitting needles
• Punching awls
• Sewing needles
• Rawhide mallets
• Latch hooks
• Desktop computers
• Multi-line telephone systems
• Crutches
• Rasps
• Adaptive cutlery
• Rotary punches
• Augmentative communication systems
• Rivet setters
• Dressing sticks
• Canes
• Beading needles
• Photocopiers
• Wood chisels
• Sewing machines
• Personal computers
• Scooter boards
• Reachers
• Power hand sanders
• Wheeled walkers
• Orthopedic splints
• Lacing needles
• Crochet hooks
• Therapeutic balls
• Leather scissors
• Rehabilitation training ramps

• Scheduling software
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Office
• MEDITECH software
• Billing software
• Data entry software
• Electronic medical record EMR software
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Word