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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 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 Technician (Rehab Tech)
• Rehabilitation Tech
• Rehabilitation Aide/Scheduler
• Program Trainer
• Occupational Therapist Aide (OT Aide)
• Occupational Rehabilitation Aide
• Independent Living Specialist
• Direct Support Professional

Tasks for “Rehabilitation Technician (Rehab Tech)”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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