Occupational Therapist

Review patients’ medical history and asses their condition and needs Evaluate patients' ability to do certain tasks Confer with physicians, patients and their families, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other members of a patient's care team Develop a treatment plan for patients with specific goals and tasks that will help them meet those goals Guide patients to perform tasks to meet their goals Demonstrate exercises that can help patients better perform everyday tasks and relieve pain Evaluate a patient’s home or workplace and identify potential improvements based on their needs Educate a patient’s family about how to help care for and accommodate them Recommend and teach patients how to use adaptive equipment that will help them with daily living, such as wheelchairs and eating aids Assess patients' progress against goals and prepare reports for healthcare providers and insurance agencies