[Core] [54% incumbents] Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
  DWAs: Teach basic living or other adaptive skills to patients or caregivers. | Teach medical procedures or medical equipment use to patients.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
  DWAs: Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.
  DWAs: Prepare medical reports or documents. | Communicate patient status to other health practitioners.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.
  DWAs: Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Encourage patients during therapeutic activities.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.
  DWAs: Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Record vital statistics or other health information. | Maintain medical records.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
  DWAs: Develop patient therapy programs.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Attend continuing education classes.
  DWAs: Attend educational events to update medical knowledge.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.
  DWAs: Assist patients with daily activities.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of clients with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.
  DWAs: Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.
  DWAs: Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.

[Core] [54% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.
  DWAs: Develop patient therapy programs.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use.
  DWAs: Clean medical equipment. | Prepare medical instruments or equipment for use. | Maintain medical equipment or instruments.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.
  DWAs: Move patients to or from treatment areas.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Design, fabricate, or repair assistive devices or make adaptive changes to equipment or environments.
  DWAs: Make patient-assistive devices or device models.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
  DWAs: Confer with other professionals to plan patient care.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games.
  DWAs: Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.
  DWAs: Teach basic living or other adaptive skills to patients or caregivers.

[Core] [54% incumbents] Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, or documenting health insurance billings.
  DWAs: Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | Perform clerical work in medical settings. | Process medical billing information.

[Supplemental] [54% incumbents] Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.
  DWAs: Administer screening tests to determine abilities or treatment needs.

[Core] [53% incumbents] Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.
  DWAs: Inventory medical supplies or equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.68 lvl:5.60) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:4.30 lvl:5.39) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:3.89 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:3.74 lvl:3.47) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.72 lvl:4.62) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.44 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.14 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administrative (imp:3.13 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.04 lvl:2.61) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.01 lvl:3.25) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administration and Management (imp:2.94 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.74 lvl:1.72) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.51 lvl:2.40) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.46 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Biology (imp:2.38 lvl:2.08) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:2.32 lvl:1.71) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.27 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:2.17 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Communications and Media (imp:2.11 lvl:1.90) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Mechanical (imp:2.03 lvl:1.65) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Transportation (imp:1.93 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:1.90 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Physics (imp:1.68 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.58 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Geography (imp:1.56 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.55 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Design (imp:1.51 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.46 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Production and Processing (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Fine Arts (imp:1.29) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Food Production (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Static Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Reaction Time (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.79 lvl:4.16) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.79 lvl:4.65) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.76 lvl:5.35) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.56 lvl:4.45) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.46 lvl:5.14) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.35 lvl:5.12) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.21 lvl:5.12) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.20 lvl:3.84) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.17 lvl:4.09) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.10 lvl:3.88) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.09 lvl:3.51) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.07 lvl:4.76) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Getting Information (imp:4.04 lvl:4.10) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:3.97 lvl:3.55) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.92 lvl:3.43) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.85 lvl:4.98) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.82 lvl:3.91) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.78 lvl:3.48) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.61 lvl:3.79) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.59 lvl:3.51) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.52 lvl:3.54) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.46 lvl:3.42) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Processing Information (imp:3.41 lvl:3.48) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.28) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.36 lvl:3.38) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.35 lvl:2.63) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.18 lvl:3.37) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.10 lvl:2.58) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.03 lvl:2.88) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.96 lvl:2.60) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.44 lvl:2.48) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.40 lvl:2.27) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.33 lvl:2.26) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.23 lvl:2.04) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.06 lvl:1.80) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.84 lvl:0.94) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.82 lvl:1.60) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.72 lvl:1.13) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.71 lvl:0.84) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.47 lvl:0.59) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Social Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.59) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.31) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.26) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.02) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:1.94) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:1.91) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:1.90) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.83) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.72) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.66) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.45) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Humility (imp:1.45) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.35) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:1.21) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.12) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.05) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.73) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Time Management (imp:3.50 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Programming (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 51,290
  annual_median    : $72,300
  annual_pct10     : $51,490
  annual_pct25     : $61,710
  annual_pct75     : $79,160
  annual_pct90     : $89,780
  annual_mean      : $70,710
  hourly_median    : $34.76

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Maryland ($82,010)
  lowest_state     : Alaska ($53,530)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.532x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (50 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   45,850  median: $  73,020
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,490  median: $  60,920
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      430  median: $  64,480

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   45,850  median: $  73,020
  Educational Services                     emp:    3,490  median: $  60,920
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      430  median: $  64,480

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Occupational therapists (OTs) are health care professionals specializing in occupational therapy and occupational science. OTs and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) use scientific bases and a holistic perspective to promote a person's ability to fulfill their daily routines and roles. OTs have training in the physical, psychological, and social aspects of human functioning deriving from an education grounded in anatomical and physiological concepts, and psychological perspectives. They enable individuals across the lifespan by optimizing their abilities to perform activities that are meaningful to them ("occupations"). Human occupations include activities of daily living, work/vocation, play, education, leisure, rest and sleep, and social participation.
OTs work in a variety of fields, including pediatrics, orthopedics, neurology, low vision therapy, physical rehabilitation, mental health, assistive technology, oncological rehabilitation, and geriatrics. OTs are employed in healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, residential care facilities, home health agencies, outpatient rehabilitation centers, etc. OTs are also employed by school systems, and as consultants by businesses to address employee work-related safety and productivity. Many OTs are also self-employed and own independent practices. In the United States, OTs are also employed as commissioned officers in the Army, Navy and Air force branches of the military. In the US Army, OTs are part of the Army Medical Specialist Corps. OTs are also a part of the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, one of eight uniformed services of the United States.
Occupational therapy interventions are aimed to restore/ improve functional abilities, and/or alleviate/ eliminate limitations or disabilities through compensatory/adaptive methods/and or drug use. OTs, thus, evaluate and address both the individual's capacities and his/ her environment (physical and psycho-social) in order to help the individual optimize their function and fulfill their occupational roles. They often recommend adaptive equipment/ assistive technology products and provide training in its use to help mitigate limitations and enhance safety.


== Preparation and qualifications ==
To practice as an occupational therapist, the individual trained in the United States:

Has graduated from an occupational therapy program (currently at the master's or doctoral levels) accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)  or predecessor organizations;
Has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the recognized educational institution where the applicant met the academic requirements of an educational program for occupational therapists that is accredited by ACOTE or predecessor organizations;
Has passed a nationally recognized registration examination for occupational therapists (OTR, for "Occupational Therapist, Registered, Licensed") administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); and
Fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration.


== Places of work ==
Employment may include hospitals, clinics, day and community-based rehabilitation centers, home care programs, special schools, industry, and private enterprise. Many occupational therapists work in private practice and as educators and consultants. Occupational therapist practitioners (OTPs) also work in community outreach, after school programs, community centers, and anywhere meaningful life activities occur. Occupational therapists meet clients in natural settings where real life activities and routines occur.


== Role ==
Occupational therapists are skilled healthcare  professionals who promote participation, health, and well-being through meaningful engagement in everyday activities. One of their main goals is to help their patients function effectively in their roles and routines in everyday life.
Occupational therapy practitioners work with clients of all ages in diverse practice areas, some of which include rehabilitation after illness/injury, pediatrics, mental health, geriatrics, assistive technology, health and wellness, pain management, work/industry, and community accessibility.
Occupational therapists may promote client participation and independence in life by strengthening client factors and performance skills such as physical, cognitive, and perceptual abilities. OTs may also help clients achieve their desired outcomes by facilitating their use of adaptive strategies, adaptive equipment, and/or environmental modifications.
Occupational therapists focus on providing a client-centered, holistic approach to each patient, using therapeutic interventions geared toward the person, occupation, and environment. Occupational therapists bring attention to a person's unique identity, abilities, strengths, interests, and environment to provide strategies and techniques that will allow clients to live life to the fullest. Occupational therapists foster promotion of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and a sense of achievement through doing, being, and belonging in a client's choice of activities, roles, routines, contexts, and environments. Occupational therapists can also provide prevention and education regarding physical, mental, and social-emotional aspects of health and wellness within the realm of prevention, promotion, and intervention.
Occupational therapists are often involved in multidisciplinary teams that may include health care practitioners such as physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, rehabilitation psychologists, and social workers. Building effective partnerships with other professionals in the interest of quality service provision to clients are essential to valuable practice. Collaboration with members of the client's team enriches interdisciplinary communication and ensures the best outcomes for clients. The client and their family and caregivers remain the central focus and driving force of the team.


=== Work-related therapy ===
Some occupational therapists treat individuals whose ability to function in a work environment has been impaired. These practitioners arrange employment, evaluate the work environment, plan work activities, and assess the client's progress. Therapists also may collaborate with the client and the employer to modify the work environment so that the work can be successfully completed.


=== Pediatric practice ===
Pediatric occupational therapists support their communities by providing services to infants, toddlers, children, youth, and their families across a variety of settings that might include schools, clinics, and homes. They do this by implementing intervention that is driven by science and backed by evidence.  A child's life is made up of "occupations".  These "occupations", or daily activities, include play, learning, and socializing. The role of the pediatric occupational therapist is to support the child in any environment in which the child is not able to carry out the desired occupations.  The most common areas of practice for a pediatric occupational therapist include: neonatal intensive care units (NICU), early intervention, schools, and outpatient services. Areas of emerging practice include primary care and community-based.


==== Neonatal intensive care units (NICU) ====
From the beginning of life, occupational therapists might work with infants who are medically fragile in NICU of medical centers. An occupational therapist might address areas such as feeding/nutrition, positioning, development, sensory processing and integration, and sleep.


==== Early intervention ====
An occupational therapist may work with children in early intervention, from birth to three years old. The role of the occupational therapist is to support the child's needs by collaborating with the caregivers/parents. The goal of the occupational therapist in early 

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  Extract: Healthcare professional credentials are credentials awarded to many healthcare practitioners as a way to standardize the level of education and ability to provide care.

  Title: Physical therapy (similarity: 0.4681)
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  QID: Q186005
  Extract: Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a healthcare profession, as well as the care provided by physical therapists. It focuses on promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through patient education, physical interventions, disease prevention, and health promotion. The term physica

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  Extract: Rehabilitation Assistants (RAs), also referred to as occupational therapist assistants (OTAs) and physiotherapist assistants (PTAs) are members of the health care team who work under the supervision of an occupational therapist or a physiotherapist to improve a client's or patient's quality of life.

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  Extract: Management of post-traumatic stress disorder refers to the evidence-based therapeutic and pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and improving the quality of life for individuals affected by it. Effective approaches include trauma-focused ps

  Title: Management of depression (similarity: 0.1818)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Management_of_depression
  QID: Q6746702
  Extract: Management of depression is the treatment of depression that may involve a number of different therapies: medications, behavior therapy, psychotherapy, and medical devices.

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Occupational Therapy Assistants work directly with patients under the supervision of occupational therapists to implement treatment plans that help individuals develop, regain, or maintain daily living and work skills. They provide hands-on therapeutic activities, monitor patient progress, and document outcomes in healthcare facilities, schools, and home health settings. This role requires formal training and certification, with assistants serving as crucial support in helping clients achieve independence in their daily activities.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
An occupational therapy assistant begins their day reviewing treatment plans and preparing therapeutic materials for scheduled patients. They spend most of their time working one-on-one with clients, helping them practice activities like dressing, grooming, cooking, or using adaptive equipment to regain independence. Throughout sessions, they carefully monitor patient responses, provide encouragement, and document progress in electronic health records using software like eClinicalWorks. They regularly communicate with supervising occupational therapists about patient status and may adjust activities based on individual needs and capabilities. The day often includes teaching patients and their families proper techniques for home exercises and adaptive strategies for daily living.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful occupational therapy assistants possess strong interpersonal skills and genuine empathy, as demonstrated by the role's high Social RIASEC profile (6.10) and emphasis on customer service knowledge. They excel at active listening and clear communication, essential for understanding patient needs and providing encouragement during challenging therapeutic activities. Individuals who thrive in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and attention to detail, critical for accurate documentation and patient safety. The work attracts people who find fulfillment in directly helping others achieve meaningful goals, requiring patience and creativity to adapt therapeutic activities to each patient's unique circumstances and capabilities.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field requires completing an associate degree program in occupational therapy assistance, which accounts for 91.7% of practitioners according to education distribution data. These accredited programs typically take two years and include both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical fieldwork. Upon graduation, candidates must pass a national certification examination to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). Most states also require licensure, and the role falls within Job Zone 3, indicating medium preparation requirements with formal training being essential.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Occupational therapy assistants can advance their careers by pursuing bachelor's degrees to become licensed occupational therapists, though this requires additional graduate-level education. Within their current role, experienced assistants may specialize in specific populations such as pediatrics, mental health, or rehabilitation settings, or move into supervisory positions overseeing other assistants. Some transition to related healthcare support roles like physical therapist assistants or expand into administrative positions within rehabilitation departments. The strong foundation in patient care and therapeutic techniques also provides pathways into health education or medical equipment consulting roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, occupational therapy assistants earn a median annual salary of $72,300, with the field employing 51,290 professionals nationwide. The salary range spans from $51,490 at the 10th percentile to $89,780 at the 90th percentile, with significant geographic variation from Alaska's $53,530 to Maryland's $82,010 median wages. The healthcare and social assistance sector dominates employment with 45,850 positions, followed by educational services with 3,490 roles. This reflects strong demand across multiple care settings, from hospitals and rehabilitation centers to schools and home health agencies, indicating robust job security in an aging population requiring increased rehabilitative services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The hands-on, interpersonal nature of occupational therapy assistance provides strong protection against automation, as evidenced by the role's emphasis on assisting and caring for others, establishing interpersonal relationships, and thinking creatively. While documentation tasks may become more streamlined through improved EHR systems, the core therapeutic activities requiring human touch, empathy, and real-time adaptation to patient responses cannot be automated. The role's foundation in social interaction and personalized care delivery makes it highly resistant to technological displacement.

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    data: Both assist licensed therapists
    data: Similar patient care responsibilities
  [career_pathway] Occupational Therapists (29-1122.00) — confidence:high
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    data: Direct supervisory relationship
    data: Shared therapy and counseling knowledge (imp:3.7)
    data: Same service domain with increased responsibility
  [skill_overlap] Occupational Therapy Aides (31-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: High overlap in customer service knowledge and active listening skills, representing entry-level support within the same care team.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge overlap
    data: Active Listening skill importance
    data: Same occupational therapy setting
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    reasoning: Both roles share high Social orientation and emphasize psychology knowledge, working with clients with mental health and developmental disabilities.
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  [job_zone] Medical Assistants (31-9092.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Job Zone 3 classification
    data: Associate degree education pathway
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  [knowledge_overlap] Special Education Teachers, Middle School (25-2053.00) — confidence:medium
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    data: Work with developmental disabilities
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