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An occupational therapist is responsible for empowering patients to participate more fully in daily tasks when this ability is compromised by a health condition. Occupational therapy is medically prescribed and involves skilled evaluation, treatment, and discharge.
Job Description: The primary role of the Occupational Therapist is to direct all aspects of quality patient care, including evaluation, treatment, treatment planning, goal setting, family education and documentation according to organization's guidelines, professional standards and community needs.
An occupational therapist (OT) supports people with injuries, disabilities, illnesses, or pain to perform such everyday tasks as going to work or school, looking after themselves, or simply moving around.
An occupational therapist (OT) works with individuals of all ages and abilities to help them participate in meaningful activities or occupations that are important to them.
Occupational Therapist Responsibilities & Duties. Conduct assessments to evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings. Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients' ability to perform daily activities.
Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities: Facilitates development and rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy.
Occupational therapists treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.
An occupational therapist (OT) is a healthcare professional who is trained in therapeutic approaches that work with a patient’s ability to perform routine tasks and activities, usually as a means of rehabilitation or therapy after an injury or illness.
Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.
Common tasks and duties include: Evaluating patients and determining goals for treatment. Customizing treatment to each patient’s current ability and goals. Re-evaluating patients to ensure goals are being met. Adjusting treatment plans to reflect changes in ability. Specializations.