Is there a demand for males in physical therapist assistant field?

Which is better being a physical therapist assistant or occupational therapist assistant?

• This question is for the people who work in the field of physical therapy assistant or occupational therapy assistant. Which career pays more and have more job needs? Also, feel ...show more

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  Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy Q. What is the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy? A. By definition from the American Occupational Therapy Association, Occupational Therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. Services typically include customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities, and comprehensive home/job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations including adaptive equipment. Occupational therapists can work with seniors to help them regain their independence with dressing, bathing, home chores and recreational activities. Physical therapists spend their time focusing on the large motor groups that contribute to walking, reaching, standing and physical activities. They work on strength, balance, range of motion and swelling as well as pain to encourage independence. PT's and OT's work in tandem for the best outcome. Physical Therapist 25th%ile Median 75th%ile In United States $60,759 $65,466 $69,819 Median annual earnings of occupational therapist assistants were $38,430 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $31,970 and $44,390. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,880, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $52,700. Median annual earnings of occupational therapist assistants were $40,130 in offices of other health practitioners, which includes offices of occupational therapists.