Occupational Therapy Assistants in Battle Creek, Michigan
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.
Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan
Occupational Therapy Assistants on average make:
$64,480 ($31.00/hour).
The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
18
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
increase to 20.
We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
3 every year.
The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a associate’s degree.
The typical training needed after hire is:
no additional training other than onboarding.
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Other Job Titles
Acute Care Occupational Therapy Assistant (Acute Care OT Assistant), Certified Occupational Assistant, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Independent Living Specialist, Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (LOTA), Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (LOTA), Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA), Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Occupational Therapy Technician
Tools Used
Alternative computer keyboards, Arm braces, Augmentative communication systems, Automatic dishwashing systems, Back braces, Balance boards, Beading needles, Braille writers, C clamps, Canes
Tasks
- Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.
- Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.
- Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.
- Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
- Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.
Personality
Concern for Others, Integrity, Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Social Orientation, Independence, Initiative, Self-Control
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