occupational therapist

Occupational Therapist duties and responsibilities

An Occupational Therapist must excel at a variety of duties and responsibilities, such as :

Assessing the patient’s physical, communication and cognitive skills to develop a treatment plan

Giving advice and providing support for family members and Careers

Assessing the home, school and work environments of the patient

Installing the necessary equipment in the classroom for children with disabilities and teaching them how to use the equipment

Helping children and adult patients to take part in everyday activities based on their unique circumstances

Assisting patients’ exercise for pain relief

Reviewing the patient’s progress and adapting the treatment accordingly

Performing administrative tasks such as keeping records, writing reports and making telephone calls