29-1122.00 - Occupational Therapists

Updated 2016

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29-1122.00 - Occupational Therapists

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

Sample of reported job titles: Assistive Technology Trainer, Early Intervention Occupational Therapist, Industrial Rehabilitation Consultant, Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapy Co-Director, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Registered Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Supervisor, Staff Occupational Therapist, Staff Therapist

Also see: Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

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Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance	Category	Task
96	Core	Complete and maintain necessary records.
95	Core	Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
92	Core	Train caregivers how to provide for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
91	Core	Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
90	Core	Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
88	Core	Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
83	Core	Recommend changes in patients' work or living environments, consistent with their needs and capabilities.
81	Core	Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
79	Core	Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
78	Core	Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs or coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
76	Core	Lay out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy, and clean and repair these tools after therapy sessions.
75	Core	Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
75	Core	Help clients improve decision making, abstract reasoning, memory, sequencing, coordination, and perceptual skills, using computer programs.
75	Core	Provide training and supervision in therapy techniques and objectives for students or nurses and other medical staff.
62	Core	Conduct research in occupational therapy.
61	Core	Advise on health risks in the workplace or on health-related transition to retirement.
49	Supplemental	Provide patients with assistance in locating or holding jobs.

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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Accounting software — BillingTracker
Computer based training software — Language arts educational software; Special education educational software; Text reader software; Text to speech software (see all 8 examples)
Data base user interface and query software — FileMaker Pro
Device drivers or system software — Screen magnification software; Screen reader software
Electronic mail software — Email software
Graphics or photo imaging software — Computer drawing software; Mayer-Johnson Boardmaker
Internet browser software — Synapse Adaptive Connect Outloud
Medical software — Casamba Smart; HMS; Lexrotech LxPediatric; Rehab Documentation Company ReDoc Suite
Music or sound editing software — Music software
Office suite software — Microsoft Office
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software — Duxbury Braille Translator; Text scanning software
Pattern design software — Tactile graphic production kits software
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Voice recognition software — Speech recognition software
Word processing software — Crick Software Clicker 4; Microsoft Word; OpenOffice WRITER

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Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Adaptive communication switches for the physically challenged — Computer switch interfaces; Switch use tools; Wobble switches
Braille devices for the physically challenged — Braille printers
Computer mouse or trackballs — Trackballs
Cutlery or utensils for the physically challenged — Adaptive cutlery
Domestic electric knives — Electric knives
Domestic sewing machines — Sewing machines
Drilling machines — Drill presses
Electronic blood pressure units
Gait belts for rehabilitation or therapy — Gait and transfer belts
Game pads or joy sticks — Joy sticks
Goniometers
Hand held camcorders or video cameras — Video cameras
Hand looms — Looms
Headpointers or mouthsticks for the physically challenged — Tongue switches
Keyboards — Alternative computer keyboards
Medical acoustic stethoscope or accessory — Mechanical stethoscopes
Mercury blood pressure units — Manual blood pressure cuffs
Mill saw file — Single-cut mill saw files
Notebook computers — Laptop computers
Orthopedic splint systems — Splints
Orthotics or foot care products — Orthotics
Patient care beds or accessories for general use — Adjustable beds
Patient ceiling hoists — Hoists
Patient lifts or accessories — Lift chairs
Patient scooters — Scooters
Personal computers
Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers — Personal digital assistants PDA
Power drills
Power sanders
Pulleys or accessories for rehabilitation or therapy — Pulleys
Resistive exercise bands or putty or tubing or accessories for rehabilitation or therapy — Resistive exercise bands
Saws
Scanners — Portable scanning pens
Soldering iron — Soldering irons
Therapeutic balls or accessories — Exercise balls
Touch pads — Trackpads
Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe — Lathes
Vascular or compression apparel or support — Pressure care garments
Visual presenters — Video magnifiers
Voice synthesizers for the physically challenged — Voice output communication aids
Walkers or rollators — Wheeled walkers
Weights or sets or accessories for rehabilitation or therapy — Weights
Wheelchairs — Electric wheelchairs

Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Knowledge
91		Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
91		Therapy and Counseling — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
82		Medicine and Dentistry — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
79		Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
78		English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
73		Sociology and Anthropology — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
70		Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
54		Biology — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
49		Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
45		Law and Government — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
43		Clerical — Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
43		Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
39		Philosophy and Theology — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
36		Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
33		Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
32		Personnel and Human Resources — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
30		Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
25		Telecommunications — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
23		Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
22		Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
20		Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
20		Transportation — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
18		Economics and Accounting — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
18		Foreign Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
17		Chemistry — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
17		Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
13		Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
12		Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
12		Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
8		History and Archeology — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
6		Geography — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
5		Food Production — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
5		Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Skill
78		Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
78		Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
75		Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
75		Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
75		Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
75		Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
75		Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
75		Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
72		Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72		Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
69		Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
69		Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
69		Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
63		Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
60		Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
60		Operations Analysis — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
60		Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
53		Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
53		Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
50		Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50		Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
47		Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
31		Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
28		Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.
28		Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
25		Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
25		Management of Material Resources — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
25		Technology Design — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
22		Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
16		Programming — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
13		Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
10		Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
0		Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
0		Installation — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
0		Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Ability
81		Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
75		Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75		Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75		Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75		Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75		Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72		Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
72		Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
69		Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
69		Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
66		Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
63		Originality — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
56		Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
56		Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56		Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
53		Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
50		Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
50		Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
47		Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
47		Speed of Closure — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
47		Time Sharing — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
47		Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
44		Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
44		Hearing Sensitivity — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
44		Perceptual Speed — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
44		Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
44		Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
41		Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
41		Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
38		Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
31		Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
31		Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
31		Memorization — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
31		Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
28		Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
28		Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
28		Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
28		Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
25		Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
25		Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
22		Speed of Limb Movement — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
13		Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
10		Explosive Strength — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
10		Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
10		Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
6		Wrist-Finger Speed — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
3		Dynamic Flexibility — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
3		Sound Localization — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
0		Glare Sensitivity — The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
0		Night Vision — The ability to see under low light conditions.
0		Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
0		Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Activity
94		Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
89		Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
88		Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
87		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
86		Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
82		Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
81		Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
81		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
80		Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
80		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
79		Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
78		Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
74		Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
74		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
73		Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
73		Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
69		Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
68		Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
67		Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
67		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
66		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
64		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
64		Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
64		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
63		Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
63		Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
62		Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
61		Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
60		Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
58		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
56		Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
44		Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
43		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
41		Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
39		Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
38		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
19		Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
18		Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
18		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
14		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
14		Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Record patient medical histories.
Analyze patient data to determine patient needs or treatment goals.
Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities.
Design public or employee health programs.
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
Develop treatment plans that use non-medical therapies.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Design medical devices or appliances.
Fabricate medical devices.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Clean medical equipment or facilities.
Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Train medical providers.
Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
Encourage patients or clients to develop life skills.

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Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Work Context

Percentage of Top Responses

Face-to-Face Discussions — How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?


95	Every day

Contact With Others — How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?


81	Constant contact with others
19	Contact with others most of the time

Physical Proximity — To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?


86	Very close (near touching)

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?


90	Every day

Electronic Mail — How often do you use electronic mail in this job?


76	Every day
19	Once a week or more but not every day

Exposed to Disease or Infections — How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?


67	Every day
33	Once a week or more but not every day

Telephone — How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?


62	Every day
33	Once a week or more but not every day

Work With Work Group or Team — How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?


62	Extremely important
29	Very important

Frequency of Decision Making — How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?


57	Every day
29	Once a week or more but not every day

Structured versus Unstructured Work — To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?


48	A lot of freedom
43	Some freedom

Deal With External Customers — How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?


48	Extremely important
33	Very important
19	Important

Freedom to Make Decisions — How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?


38	A lot of freedom
52	Some freedom

Letters and Memos — How often does the job require written letters and memos?


52	Every day
29	Once a week or more but not every day
14	Once a month or more but not every week

Time Pressure — How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?


38	Every day
48	Once a week or more but not every day
14	Once a month or more but not every week

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?


33	Very high responsibility
48	High responsibility
19	Moderate responsibility

Coordinate or Lead Others — How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?


33	Extremely important
43	Very important
19	Important

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?


29	Very important results
52	Important results
14	Moderate results

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?


52	Once a week or more but not every day
38	Once a month or more but not every week

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?


29	Continually or almost continually
24	More than half the time
19	About half the time
29	Less than half the time

Consequence of Error — How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?


29	Extremely serious
29	Very serious
24	Fairly serious
14	Not serious at all

Frequency of Conflict Situations — How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?


29	Once a week or more but not every day
48	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Once a year or more but not every month

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?


19	High responsibility
62	Moderate responsibility

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?


19	Extremely important
24	Very important
24	Important
29	Fairly important

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?


33	Every day
19	Once a week or more but not every day
14	Once a month or more but not every week
29	Never

Duration of Typical Work Week — Number of hours typically worked in one week.


24	More than 40 hours
62	40 hours
14	Less than 40 hours

Spend Time Standing — How much does this job require standing?


29	More than half the time
43	About half the time
29	Less than half the time

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?


19	Every day
14	Once a week or more but not every day
19	Once a month or more but not every week
29	Once a year or more but not every month
19	Never

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?


29	Once a week or more but not every day
24	Once a month or more but not every week
29	Never

Spend Time Sitting — How much does this job require sitting?


45	About half the time
40	Less than half the time

Deal With Physically Aggressive People — How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?


14	Once a week or more but not every day
52	Once a month or more but not every week
29	Once a year or more but not every month

Level of Competition — To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?


57	Moderately competitive
14	Slightly competitive
19	Not at all competitive

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?


14	More than half the time
19	About half the time
62	Less than half the time

Public Speaking — How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?


14	Once a week or more but not every day
24	Once a month or more but not every week
48	Once a year or more but not every month

Spend Time Walking and Running — How much does this job require walking and running?


14	More than half the time
19	About half the time
67	Less than half the time

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — How much does this job require making repetitive motions?


24	About half the time
57	Less than half the time

Exposed to Contaminants — How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?


19	Once a month or more but not every week
29	Once a year or more but not every month
33	Never

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?


33	Important
19	Fairly important
33	Not important at all

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance — How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?


86	Less than half the time

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling — How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?


81	Less than half the time

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?


14	Every day
14	Once a month or more but not every week
24	Once a year or more but not every month
43	Never

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?


43	Once a year or more but not every month
38	Never

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?


24	Once a year or more but not every month
57	Never

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?


14	Once a month or more but not every week
29	Once a year or more but not every month
52	Never

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?


14	Once a month or more but not every week
24	Once a year or more but not every month
57	Never

Degree of Automation — How automated is the job?


33	Slightly automated
62	Not at all automated

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?


14	Once a month or more but not every week
14	Once a year or more but not every month
71	Never

Outdoors, Under Cover — How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?


24	Once a year or more but not every month
67	Never

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?


81	Never

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?


86	Never

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection — How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?


33	Once a year or more but not every month
67	Never

Work Schedules — How regular are the work schedules for this job?


90	Regular (established routine, set schedule)

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or equipment (e.g., tractor)?


14	Once a year or more but not every month
86	Never

Exposed to Radiation — How often does this job require exposure to radiation?


95	Never

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles — How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, or poles?


95	Never

Exposed to High Places — How often does this job require exposure to high places?


100	Never

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?


100	Never

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment — How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)


100	Not important at all

Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Title	Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Education	Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Related Experience	Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Job Training	Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Job Zone Examples	These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include librarians, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, surgeons, and veterinarians.
SVP Range	(8.0 and above)

Education

Percentage of Respondents	Education Level Required
71	Master's degree
19	Bachelor's degree
5	Professional degree

Credentials

Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Occupational Interest		Interest
100		Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
56		Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
45		Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
39		Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
33		Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
33		Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Importance		Work Style
99		Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
92		Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
92		Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
92		Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
89		Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
87		Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
83		Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
82		Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
81		Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
80		Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
80		Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
79		Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
78		Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
76		Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
73		Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
70		Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.

Work Values Save Table (XLS/CSV)

Extent		Work Value
100		Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
83		Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
81		Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
78		Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
67		Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
56		Recognition — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)

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25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1072.00	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1193.00	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
29-1123.00	Physical Therapists Bright Outlook
29-1125.00	Recreational Therapists
29-9091.00	Athletic Trainers

Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2016)	$39.38 hourly, $81,910 annual
State wages

Employment (2014)	115,000 employees
Projected growth (2014-2024)	Much faster than average (14% or higher)
Projected job openings (2014-2024)	52,600
State trends

Top industries (2014)	Health Care and Social Assistance (79% employed in this sector) Educational Services (13%) (see all industries)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Job Openings on the Web

Sources of Additional Information

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Occupational therapists . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) , 4720 Montgomery Ln., Bethesda, MD 20824-1220. Phone: (301) 652-2682. Fax: (301) 652-7711.

Details Report for: 29-1122.00 - Occupational Therapists