An occupational therapy assistant ota works with an occupational therapist ot or otr to treat patients who have difficulty performing daily living and work activities due to illnesses injuries and disabilities. An occupational therapy assistant will need to get an associate degree which can typically be completed in about two years there are currently more than 400 occupational therapy and occupational. Career as an occupational therapist therapy assistant institute for career research 9781532703980 books amazonca. Occupational therapy support personnel or assistants are individuals who have the job related competencies to support occupational therapists in delivering occupational therapy services the work of an occupational therapist assistant is supervised by an occupational therapist