Are Otas in Demand?

Job Outlook
Occupational therapy is one of the top healthcare fields in the United States today and the occupational therapy assistant (OTA) profession is in very high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates that employment for the profession will grow by 35% between 2019 and 2029.

What is the demand for occupational therapy assistants?

Job Outlook

Overall employment of occupational therapy assistants and aides is projected to grow 34 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Is Ota a good career 2020?

OTA is consistently listed as one of the best healthcare jobs, and for a good reason. Generally speaking, there is a high growth, low stress and a great work-life balance in the field.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.