Occupational Therapy Assistants
O*NET Code: 31-2011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.
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💼 Also Known As
Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant (Acute Care OT Assistant)Certified Occupational AssistantCertified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)Certified Travel OTA (Certified Travel Occupational Therapist Assistant)Home Health COTA (Home Health Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)Independent Living SpecialistLicensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (LOTA)Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (LOTA)Nursing Facility COTA (Nursing Facility Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA)Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)Occupational Therapy TechnicianRegistered Therapist AssistantRehabilitation AssistantRehabilitation Therapy Technician (Rehab Therapy Tech)School Based Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (School Based COTA)Travel COTA (Travel Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant)
⚡ Skills (16)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Time Management4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Occupational Therapy Assistants → Clinical Nurse Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (73% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 4Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
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