Occupational Therapy Aides
O*NET Code: 31-2012.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Certified Occupational Rehabilitation Aide (CORA)Direct Service Professional (DSP)Direct Support Professional (DSP)Independent Living SpecialistOccupational Rehabilitation AideOccupational Therapist Aide (OT Aide)Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide)Rehabilitation Aide (Rehab Aide)Rehabilitation Nursing Technician (Rehab Nursing Tech)Rehabilitation Services AideRehabilitation Services Technician (Rehab Services Tech)Rehabilitation Therapy Aide (Rehab Therapy Aide)Rehabilitation Therapy Technician (Rehab Therapy Tech)Restorative Aide
⚡ Skills (15)
Service Orientation4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Active Listening4/100
Coordination3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Monitoring3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
+ 5 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (11)
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Billing software
Accounting software
0Electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Respiratory Therapists
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Registered Nurses
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Acute Care Nurses
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Salary: $50,000
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Clinical Nurse Specialists
Salary: $50,000
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Emergency Medicine Physicians
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📊 Skills Comparison
Occupational Therapy Aides → Clinical Nurse Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (68% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (15)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 4
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