An Occupational Therapist is a medical professional who helps patients overcome physical and mental challenges in their daily lives. Occupational Therapists work with patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly, in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice.

The main goal of Occupational Therapy is to help patients regain independence and function in their daily activities. Occupational Therapists use various techniques to achieve this, including education, exercise, and adaptive equipment. They also work closely with families and caregivers to provide support and advice.

Their daily tasks often include the following: conducting interviews to assess each patient's needs, developing programs designed to assist patients in skill development, instructing parents and non-medical caregivers on how to help the patient, teaching patients and caregivers how to use special equipment, maintaining records of patients, and raising health awareness in communities. 

Occupational Therapists typically work Monday through Friday during regular business hours. However, they may occasionally need to work evenings or weekends to meet the needs of their patients.

Average day of an Occupational Therapist
Here's a non-exhaustive list of common tasks Occupational Therapists are required to complete:

• Evaluate patients' physical and mental capacities
• Analyze patients' data and background and plan treatment based on the analysis
• Plan and organize Occupational Therapy sessions for patients
• Liaise with hospitals, clinics, and health centers to carry out sessions
• Educate parents and caregivers on how to assist patients
• Select activities to facilitate patients' learning and skill development, considering their mental or physical limitations
• Assist patients in developing skills to achieve independence
• Recommend changes in the patient's environment to better fit their needs
• Research and request special equipment to assist patients (e.g., splints, braces, and learning assisting software)
• Train patients and non-medical caregivers on the use of special equipment
• Liaise with Physicians and rehabilitation specialists regarding patients suffering from loss of mobility
• Design special equipment to assist patients
• Provide patients with encouragement and counsel
• Complete and maintain a record of patients
• Research information on conditions and disabilities
• Advise companies and workers on health hazards
• Promote presentations and conferences