Research Guides: Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA): Careers

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Careers in Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.

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Careers in Occupational Therapy
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.

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Careers in Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Assistants work with those who have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional problems. As a result of these conditions, patients may have difficulty living independently or performing day-to-day living or work skills. Occupational Therapy Assistants work with occupational therapists to assist patients in learning how to lead more independent, productive lives.

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Becoming an Occupational Therapist by Chris McKenna; Cath Wright
ISBN: 9781445397306
Publication Date: 2012-12-31
An essential book for anyone contemplating a career as an occupational therapist, whether in the statutory or non-statutory services or internationally.
Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician by Lisa Davis; Marilyn Rosee
ISBN: 9781617110252
Publication Date: 2015-04-15
It is surprising that there is no "go-to" resource for the occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant student to have when they embark on their professional journey. With this in mind, Lisa Davis and Marilyn Rosee have written Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician: Making the Transition to help students hone the skills employers look for in new hires.
Careers in Physical Therapy
ISBN: 9781435603691
Publication Date: 2007-01-01
Careers in physical therapy: sports medicine
Physical Therapy Careers by Bernice R. Krumhansl
ISBN: 9780844218052
Publication Date: 1999-01-11
Here is everything you need to explore a career in this unique field! Written by a leading authority, this comprehensive guide gives all the information you need for intelligent career decision making.