Compare Physical Therapist Assistants & Occupational Therapists District of Columbia

Comparison Physical Therapist Assistants Occupational Therapists
Salary

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Physical Therapist Assistants $54,700
Occupational Therapists $99,300

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Speaking
Talking to others.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants
Medium
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Very High

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants
Very Low
Sociology and Anthropology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Medium

Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

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Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants
Very Low
Philosophy and Theology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Medium

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Licensing

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Licensing for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants

License may be required in DC

Licensing for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists

License may be required in DC


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Physical Therapist Assistants
Physical Therapist Assistants

6 related certifications

Certification for Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists

6 related certifications

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