Occupational
Therapist
What is an occupational
therapist?
Occupational
therapy is a healthcare profession that helps people with physical,
developmental, or emotional disabilities lead independent, productive, and
satisfying lives.
An occupational
therapist, or OT, is part of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and
often directs the following types of care:
·
Evaluates children with developmental or
neuromuscular problems and helps plan treatments that will help them grow
mentally, socially, and physically
·
Assists adults in learning how to carry out
activities of daily living (ADLs) at home, on the job, and in the community
·
Helps the elderly adjust to the special problems
of aging while remaining physically and mentally active
·
Recommends changes in layout and design of the
home, school, or workplace to allow people with disabilities greater access and
mobility
·
Teaches energy conservation and work
simplification methods
·
Improves communication skills, such as reading,
writing, and using the telephone
Occupational
therapists may practice in a variety of settings, including the following:
·
Hospitals
·
Inpatient rehabilitation centers
·
Outpatient rehabilitation centers
·
Schools
·
Long-term care facilities
·
Home care settings
·
Private practice
Occupational
therapists hold a master's or doctoral degree and are certified by the
American Occupational Therapy Association.
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