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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.

Tasks
22 tasks21 core, 1 supplemental
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Healthcare SupportOne of its 20 occupations
Code
31-2011.00SOC 2018: 31-2011

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21 core tasks and 1 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.Core taskTask 4258Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.Core taskTask 4255Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.Core taskTask 4262Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.Core taskTask 4261Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.Core taskTask 4256Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.Core taskTask 4254Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.Core taskTask 4257Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Attend continuing education classes.Core taskTask 18700Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.Core taskTask 4260Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of clients with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.Core taskTask 4259Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.Core taskTask 18699Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  12. Task 12. 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.Core taskTask 4264Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.Core taskTask 4263Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use.Core taskTask 4266Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.Core taskTask 4269Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Design, fabricate, or repair assistive devices or make adaptive changes to equipment or environments.Core taskTask 4265Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.Core taskTask 18701Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games.Core taskTask 4270Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.Core taskTask 4267Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.Core taskTask 4271Rated by 53 people who do the job, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, or documenting health insurance billings.Core taskTask 4268Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.Supplemental taskTask 4272Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2022

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 31-2011
  3. License
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