Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants
The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for occupational therapy assistants, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.
What to lead with
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
Top skills (ranked by importance)
O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).
- 1.Active Listening3.88
- 2.Speaking3.88
- 3.Reading Comprehension3.62
- 4.Critical Thinking3.38
- 5.Monitoring3.38
- 6.Writing3.25
- 7.Active Learning3.25
- 8.Learning Strategies3.25
- 9.Mathematics2.12
- 10.Science1.88
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Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service
- Psychology
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Therapy and Counseling
- Public Safety and Security
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Administrative
Core work activities
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Thinking Creatively
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
In-demand tools & technology
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Microsoft Windows
- Billing software
- Bookkeeping software
- BrainTrain Captain's Log
- BrainTrain IVA+Plus
- BrainTrain SmartDriver
- Client caseload management software
- Database software
- dBASE
- Fifth Walk BillingTracker
- FileMaker Pro
- Financial record software
- Graphics software
- Laboratory information system LIS