Career as an occupational therapist therapy assistant institute for career research 9781532703980 books amazonca. 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. Becoming an occupational therapy assistant might be a good option for someone who doesnt want to spend a long time in school or is uncertain about an ot career an otas job duties come with less responsibility than an occupational therapists but more than that of an occupational therapy aide