Career switch, measured
From Athletic Trainer to Occupational Therapist
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 78% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include BLS/CPR, Patient care, Electronic health records, Leadership; the main skills to add are Infection control, Driving, Pharmacy, Case management.
78%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillAthletic TrainerOccupational Therapist
- BLS/CPR82%43%
- Patient care37%49%
- Electronic health records17%14%
- Leadership34%47%
- Communication24%33%
- Teaching18%12%
- Scheduling13%18%
- Regulatory compliance14%12%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Occupational Therapist postings, rarely in Athletic Trainer ones.
SkillAthletic TrainerOccupational Therapist
- Infection control–16%
- Driving6%14%
- Pharmacy–14%
- Case management–11%
Plan your move to Occupational Therapist
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