What does an Occupational Therapy Aide earn?
On average, occupational therapy aides in the U.S. earn around $42,060 per year. They assist occupational therapists with a variety of tasks including assisting with patient evaluations, providing treatment to patients and helping them adapt to their environment. Aides may also help with record keeping, scheduling appointments and managing inventory.
How to earn more as an Occupational Therapy Aide
If you wish to become an Occupational Therapy Aide, you will need to obtain a diploma or certificate in Occupational Therapy Assistance or a related field. You could also consider taking an apprenticeship program to learn the necessary practical experience. You may gain higher wages in this profession as you specialize in a certain area or move to work as a manager in an Occupational Therapy business. If you are feeling more adventurous, why not start your own Occupational Therapy business, or even become a self-employed Occupational Therapy Aide?
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