Occupational Therapy Aides
SOC Code: 31-2012 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Occupational Therapy Aides. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $36,442 | $50,128 | $63,835 | $77,522 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $36,546 | $49,837 | $63,107 | $76,398 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,523 | $58,843 | $67,142 | $75,462 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $41,933 | $53,061 | $64,210 | $75,338 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $66,664 | $69,555 | $72,426 | $75,317 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $66,082 | $69,160 | $72,218 | $75,296 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $66,768 | $69,597 | $72,405 | $75,234 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $71,926 | $73,008 | $74,069 | $75,150 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $63,627 | $67,475 | $71,302 | $75,150 |
| Burlington, NC | $68,120 | $70,450 | $72,758 | $75,088 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Coordination | 3.4 | |
| Monitoring | 3.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.2 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Writing | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.4 |
| English Language | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Psychology | 3.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.7 |
| Education and Training | 3.6 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 36.8% |
| Associate's degree | 28.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 24.3% |
| Some college | 8.7% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 1.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Encourage patients and attend to their physical needs to facilitate the attainment of therapeutic goals.
- Report to supervisors or therapists, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, attendance, and accomplishments.
- Observe patients' attendance, progress, attitudes, and accomplishments and record and maintain information in client records.
- Manage intradepartmental infection control and equipment security.
- Prepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies.
- Instruct patients and families in work, social, and living skills, the care and use of adaptive equipment, and other skills to facilitate home and work adjustment to disability.
- Supervise patients in choosing and completing work assignments or arts and crafts projects.
- Assist occupational therapists in planning, implementing, and administering therapy programs to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, using selected activities and special equipment.
Technology Skills
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