Field Observation Of Occupational Therapy

The first thing I noticed about this facility was how the staff interacted with each other. The staff, including the nurses, occupational therapists, and techs greeted one another in the hallways, made jokes, and in general were always friendly with each other. The staff was also very respectful to the patients. At this facility it is noticeable that they try and build a relationship with the patients. After a patient has been there for a few weeks it is easy to see the familiarity in the way they interact with one another. For scheduling each therapist has about four to five patients they see two times a day. The first session is typically about an hour and the last session is about thirsty minutes. For insurance the rehabilitation time is split between physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Each gets the patient for around ninety minutes a day. Some equipment I saw in the gym included parallel bars, medicine balls, weights, resistance bands, and electrical stimulation machines. …show more content…
I was able to interact with the patients though. I regard this facility very highly. The staff was very welcoming and seemed genuine. The therapist I shadowed seemed to know what she was talking about and took the time to explain each task she was doing. Compared to other facilities this one is now my favorite. I also liked how they had an outside patch of land for the session to be outside if it is warm enough. Mary said she played a game called washers with a patient for a therapy session. This seems like it would be an enjoyable time for both the therapist and the patient. She said the game helps with one’s balance and enables her to view how they