How do they match: Occupational Therapy Assistants

  • Health Service Worker

  • 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.

  • Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
  • Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, or documenting health insurance billings.

  • Communicate patient status to other health practitioners.
  • Record vital statistics or other health information.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.