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This link is a great resource for an OT or COTA working in multiple states or a traveling therapist. The link is a comprehensive description of the statutes, regulations, roles/responsibilities, delegation, and supervision outlined and organized by each state. I feel like this would be a great way to familiarize myself with the similarities and differences from state to state.

This particular PDF document outlines occupational therapy supervision requirements by state. I know there are several individuals in our class who had stated they were interested in becoming traveling occupational therapists, so this document would be very beneficial for you. As I mentioned in other postings the degree of supervision differs from state to state, as well as the means of supervision. For instance, in Kentucky an occupational therapist must provide at least four hours of supervision per month, with two of those hours requiring face-to-face communication. However, in Alabama an occupational therapist must supervise an occupational therapy assistant at least 5% of their work hours per month with direct on-site supervision. While the general overview concerning supervisory roles are basically the same from state to state, the amount and type of supervision required differs from state to state.