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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Occupational Therapists spend a lot of their time Assisting and Caring for Others. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Deductive Reasoning, and Problem Sensitivity. Occupational Therapists are typically characterized as being Social and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Therapy and Counseling, Psychology, and Education and Training and are skilled at Active Listening and Reading Comprehension.
Work Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Analyzing Data or Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Training and Teaching Others
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coaching and Developing Others
Processing Information
Handling and Moving Objects
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing and Building Teams
Performing Administrative Activities
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Staffing Organizational Units
Interacting With Computers
Selling or Influencing Others
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Information Ordering
Speech Recognition
Originality
Speech Clarity
Category Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Near Vision
Selective Attention
Visualization
Finger Dexterity
Flexibility of Closure
Extent Flexibility
Time Sharing
Far Vision
Trunk Strength
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Mathematical Reasoning
Manual Dexterity
Speed of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Auditory Attention
Static Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Gross Body Coordination
Memorization
Dynamic Strength
Visual Color Discrimination
Stamina
Number Facility
Speed of Limb Movement
Depth Perception
Gross Body Equilibrium
Wrist-Finger Speed
Interests
Social
Investigative
Conventional
Artistic
Realistic
Enterprising
Knowledge
Therapy and Counseling
Psychology
Education and Training
Customer and Personal Service
Sociology and Anthropology
English Language
Medicine and Dentistry
Administration and Management
Biology
Philosophy and Theology
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Personnel and Human Resources
Law and Government
Mathematics
Communications and Media
Sales and Marketing
Engineering and Technology
Public Safety and Security
Design
Physics
Chemistry
Foreign Language
Transportation
Mechanical
Geography
History and Archeology
Fine Arts
Economics and Accounting
Building and Construction
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Food Production
Wages
California
$85,660
Nevada
$83,430
District of Columbia
$82,990
New Jersey
$81,830
Virginia
$79,160
Maryland
$78,860
Florida
$77,930
Connecticut
$77,770
Texas
$77,760
Arkansas
$74,770
Illinois
$74,120
Alaska
$73,720
Ohio
$73,610
Oregon
$73,360
Kansas
$72,970
Massachusetts
$72,940
Arizona
$72,690
Tennessee
$72,360
Indiana
$71,920
North Carolina
$71,710
Colorado
$71,570
Rhode Island
$71,070
Kentucky
$71,070
Mississippi
$70,940
Georgia
$70,860
New Mexico
$70,840
Louisiana
$70,450
Washington
$69,570
South Carolina
$68,940
Utah
$68,730
Delaware
$68,580
Missouri
$68,240
New York
$67,380
Pennsylvania
$67,180
Oklahoma
$67,170
West Virginia
$66,850
Alabama
$66,730
Wyoming
$66,110
Hawaii
$65,800
Iowa
$65,540
Nebraska
$65,030
Vermont
$64,290
New Hampshire
$63,980
Minnesota
$63,940
Michigan
$63,820
Montana
$63,270
Idaho
$63,000
Maine
$62,360
Wisconsin
$62,240
South Dakota
$59,900
North Dakota
$56,290
Puerto Rico
$28,810
Skills
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Service Orientation
Speaking
Writing
Critical Thinking
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Judgment and Decision Making
Operations Analysis
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Instructing
Active Learning
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Management of Personnel Resources
Negotiation
Science
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Operation Monitoring
Mathematics
Management of Material Resources
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Financial Resources
Technology Design
Troubleshooting
Programming
Work Values
Relationships
Achievement
Working Conditions
Independence
Support
Recognition
Work Styles
Concern for Others
Integrity
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Self Control
Cooperation
Social Orientation
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Stress Tolerance
Innovation
Independence
Persistence
Leadership
Achievement/Effort
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Contact With Others
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Work With Work Group or Team
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Deal With External Customers
Time Pressure
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Coordinate or Lead Others
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Standing
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Spend Time Sitting
Level of Competition
Public Speaking
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Duration of Typical Work Week
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Degree of Automation
Exposed to Radiation
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work Schedules
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Never-
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Radiation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Public Speaking
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Standing
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Letters and Memos
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
-Required Level of Education-
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
Master's Degree
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession