NYC Hired: Occupational Therapy Assistants

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

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.

Current openings

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 11
Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant 23
Occupational Therapist Assistants 16

Number of positions

2012: 460 2014: 470

Annual job postings

New: 10 Replacement: 10
(Total: 20)

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$44,130
($21/hour)

Middle:
$54,700
($26/hour)

Up to:
$59,690
($28/hour)

Average:
$54,500
($26/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
Associate's degree

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
None

Education level achieved by workers

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.