Madilyn , take the extra time and become an OT , with the changes in insurance etc not sure what is going to happen .

Occupational therapy aides may handle some clerical tasks, like answering calls from patients and scheduling appointments. Occupational therapy assistants and aides help patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.

Occupational therapy assistants work primarily in occupational therapists' offices, hospitals and nursing care facilities. Occupational therapy assistants spend much of their time on their feet setting up equipment and working with patients.