How do they match: Occupational Therapy Assistants

  • 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.

  • Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
  • Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
  • Work under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.

  • Attend educational events to update medical knowledge.
  • Clean medical equipment.
  • Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.
  • Inventory medical supplies or equipment.
  • Maintain medical equipment or instruments.
  • Maintain medical records.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use.
  • Prepare medical reports or documents.
  • Process medical billing information.
  • Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.