Occupational Therapist PRN

Occupational therapists typically do the following :

• Evaluate clients' conditions by reviewing their medical history, interviewing them, and observing them perform various tasks
• Develop and implement treatment plans that have specific activities to help clients work toward their goals
• Help clients relearn and perform daily living tasks, such as teaching a person who has had a stroke how to get dressed
• Demonstrate exercisesfor example, stretching the joints for arthritis reliefto help relieve clients pain
• Evaluate a clients home, school, or workplace to identify potential accessibility improvements, such as labeling kitchen cabinets for an older person with poor memory
• Educate a clients family about how to accommodate and care for them
• Recommend special equipment, such as mobility aids and eating aids, and instruct clients and families on how to use it
• Assess and record clients activities and progress for client evaluations, billing, and other purposes

Occupational therapists work with people who have permanent disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, and may need help with daily tasks.

They recommend options and show clients how to use appropriate adaptive equipment, such as leg braces, wheelchairs, and eating aids.

These devices help clients live their lives more independently.

Some occupational therapists work with children in inpatient, outpatient, or educational settings. They may provide early intervention therapy to infants and toddlers or work with school-aged children to encourage engagement, such as participating in academic activities.

Therapists who work with older adults help clients live independently and improve their quality of life. They assess clients abilities and environment and make recommendations to improve the clients everyday lives.

For example, therapists may identify potential fall hazards in a clients home and recommend their removal or help clients attend social outings.

Occupational therapists help clients create functional work environments. They evaluate the workspace, recommend modifications, and meet with the clients employer to collaborate on changes to the clients work environment or schedule.

Occupational therapists also may work in mental health settings, where they help clients who have developmental disabilities or mental health conditions.

Therapists assist and educate clients on improving skills such as managing time, using public transportation, and doing household chores.

In addition, therapists may work with individuals who have problems related to drug or alcohol abuse, depression, or trauma.

Some occupational therapists, such as those employed in hospitals, work as part of a healthcare team along with doctors , registered nurses , and other types of therapists, including physical therapists .

They may work with patients who have chronic conditions, such as diabetes or arthritis, or help rehabilitate a patient recovering from a stroke or spinal cord injury.

Occupational therapists also oversee the work of occupational therapy assistants and aides .

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30+ days ago