What is the job outlook for occupational therapy assistants?
The U.S Department of Labor predicts that employment for OT assistants will grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012 and will increase by 36% or more. What is the salary for occupational therapy assistants? In 2008 the highest 10% earned close to $65,000 while the average salary was $45,500. Where do occupational therapy practitioners work? Occupational therapy practitioners work in a variety of job settings. Public schools, hospitals, mental health centers, nursing homes, physician practices, community agencies and home health agencies are all job settings that may employ occupational therapy practitioners. Does occupational therapy offer opportunities for individuals of culturally diverse backgrounds? Yes, the OT profession wants to increase the number of practitioners representing culturally diverse backgrounds. Target populations include African-Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Pacific Islanders. Other underrepresented groups include
