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Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
Occupational therapy assistants help patients develop, maintain, or recover daily living skills after injury, illness, or disability, working under OT supervision. They work creatively with patients across all age groups in settings ranging from schools to nursing homes. FL's OTA field is growing 35% through 2032 with strong demand.
FL Median Salary
$71,800
Entry Salary
$59,050
Experienced
$79,840
FL Growth
N/A
Requirements & Training
- Credential: COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant) via NBCOT
Career Path
- OTA
- Senior OTA
- Specialty OTA (hand/pediatrics/geriatrics)
- Fieldwork Educator
- Clinic Manager
Top Florida Employers
Skilled nursing facilitiesHospitalsSchoolsHome health agenciesMental health facilities
Related Programs
- Occupational Therapy Assistant AS