Occupational Therapist

Remote

💊 Health

Occupational Therapists work at physical therapy clinics, occupational therapy offices, hospitals, assisted living centers and other healthcare environments to evaluate and treat patients struggling with motor skills and cognitive issues. They guide patients through intake and learn about their medical history, including past injuries and conditions that influence their ability to complete everyday tasks. After assessing a client’s condition, Occupational Therapists develop treatment plans using exercise, movements to develop muscle memory, sensory feedback and practice performing the tasks they perform at work and home. They create a plan to discharge patients and help them transition back to their life.

What does a Occupational Therapist do?

An Occupational Therapist, or OTR, is responsible for providing patients with treatment to help them develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. Their duties include performing initial patient assessments, teaching patients to use adaptive technology and coaching them through therapeutic activities.

Responsibilities

A Occupational Therapist should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Occupational Therapist should be able to execute:

Assessing the patient’s physical, communication and cognitive skills to develop a treatment plan
Giving advice and providing support for family members and Carers
Installing the necessary equipment in the classroom for children with disabilities and teaching them how to use the equipment
Assessing the home, school and work environments of the patient
Helping children and adult patients to take part in everyday activities based on their unique circumstances
Assisting patients’ exercise for pain relief

Required Skills

A competitive Occupational Therapist will have certain skills and qualifications, including: