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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for aota in the United States is $38.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.21 and $44.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between AOTA vs OTA?

AspectAOTAOTA
CredentialsMembership in American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), certification as an Occupational TherapistLicensed Occupational Therapy Assistant certification, often affiliated with AOTA membership
Work EnvironmentWorks independently or as part of a healthcare team, often in clinics, hospitals, schoolsWorks under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, in similar settings
Industry UsageProfessional organization representing occupational therapistsJob title for licensed assistants supporting occupational therapists

In summary, AOTA refers to the professional organization for occupational therapists, while OTA (Occupational Therapy Assistant) is a job title for licensed assistants working under occupational therapists. Both roles are integral to delivering occupational therapy services, with OTA focusing on assisting and implementing treatment plans.

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Infographic showing various Aota job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% As Needed, 60% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $79,258 per year, or $38.1 per hour.

Manager, Education & Workforce Policy

The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc

Rockville, MD

$110K - $118K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Education & Workforce Policy is a high-impact policy and advocacy position responsible for leading AOTA’s federal strategy across education, workforce, and school-based practice issues. The role drives legislative and regulatory initiatives impacting occupational therapy in K–12 education, early intervention, higher education, and workforce development, and leads AOTA as a thought leader in federal education and workforce policy.

An occupational therapy practitioner is strongly preferred, however candidates with comparable experience in other special education or related-service fields will be considered. All candidates must have a deep knowledge of IDEA and related federal education laws, regulations, and school-based practice policy, along with the ability to translate that expertise into strategic advocacy. The role requires advanced strategic thinking, long-term planning, and policy development, along with independent judgement, high-level relationship management skills, and the ability to educate AOTA members and external stakeholders on complex policy issues. This position reports to the Vice President of Federal Affairs and Regulatory Policy. This position requires registration as a federal lobbyist under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA)

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal legislative and regulatory activity related to IDEA, ESSA, workforce development, and school-based practice policy
  • Develop and execute federal advocacy strategies including legislative and regulatory proposals, informed by emerging policy trends and strategic analysis.
  • Represent AOTA in meetings with Congressional offices, federal agencies, coalition partners, and external stakeholders
  • Independently cultivate and maintain relationships with policymakers, education policy leaders, and national coalition partners
  • Serve as AOTA’s lead representative in education and workforce coalitions and strategic partnerships
  • Translate complex federal policy into clear, actionable information for AOTA members and external audiences through communications such as presentations, web articles and member other member resources.
  • Lead member education efforts on education and workforce policy issues and support grassroots advocacy engagement
  • Support AOTPAC engagement activities as part of strategic relationship-building efforts with policymakers
  • Collaborate with internal teams including State Affairs, Practice, Communications, and Membership to align policy and advocacy efforts with other organizational initiatives.
  • Attend and represent AOTA at advocacy events, coalition meetings, conferences, and federal engagement activities
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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