Occupational therapist

Occupational therapists are often called OTs. They select and direct therapeutic activities designed to develop or restore maximum function to individuals with disabilities. The injured, ill, or disabled patients are appointed by occupational therapists through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Occupational therapists work with a variety of patients in a variety of settings. Their duties include evaluating a patient’s condition and needs, developing a treatment plan for patients,…

Occupational Therapy Improves autism lives Iesha Nixon Brown Mackie College Composition II Januarys, 21, 2016 Occupational Therapy Improves The Lives Of Those With Autism Some people disagree that occupational therapy should be used as a form of therapy to improve the lives of the many people who suffer from autism. However, Corinna Laurie specialist occupational therapist and author of the article Why is occupational therapy important for children with autism? states “There are,…

Yin Yin Khaing CHB 550 – Fall Semester 2016 Connection to Graduate Study Paper Occupational therapy is a profession that addresses the vital importance of people’s psychological and physical need as well as emotional well-being. Occupational therapists focus on taking care of their clients through a holistic view by looking at how clients’ personal factors influence their recovery processes. In addition, occupation therapy practitioners are an important part of teaching and educating individuals…

Occupational Therapists are people that have been trained to help patients ranging from young children to adults. That may be experiencing physical, mental and or social issues. Occupational Therapy is a treatment to maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational Therapists design programs specifically for the patient and to fit their needs. When working with the elderly, they try to help them maintain and improve their active and daily lives. Occupational therapists also may work in…

The field of occupational therapy is currently lacking skilled therapists to fill potential positions. There are not enough therapists to serve the public, yet the demand for occupational therapy services is on the rise. Occupational therapist Sharon Gutman shares a few of the causes she has experienced throughout her career: “As treatment of people with mental illness transitioned from large inpatient institutions to the community, occupational therapy positions, like many other healthcare…

inspiration for my pursuit in Occupational Therapy is my mom. She has been a nurse for the past fifteen years of her life and she told me that Occupational Therapy was one of the best fields to be in. Her dedication and love for her patients inspires me. I strive to have the motivation that she has for her job. My inspiration to pursue Occupational Therapy is because it’s low-stress, good pay, and I can help others. When I decided to pursue a degree in Occupational Therapy, I knew it would…

American Occupational Therapist Association, Inc.). To do this, each patient has a goal that they are trying to meet when they first are brought to the clinic. Once the goal is made, activities to help the patients reach their independent goal is prepared. The goal for every patient of an occupational therapist is to lead their patients into having a healthy, full, productive lives (Hoffman). According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, services of an Occupational Therapist…

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The question every occupational therapist receives is “What is occupational therapy?” We are often mistaken for and confused with physical therapists and our value and message is not always recognized. The implementation of the Centennial Vision provides a framework that allows the importance of occupational therapy to better reach patients, healthcare colleagues and policymakers. Obtaining a master’s degree in occupational therapy will allow me to continue with my education in the field I love…

My Journey to Become a Pediatric Occupational therapist I believe that pediatric occupational therapists have very interesting and fulfilling careers. I I would love to experience the excitement and rewarding experiences that comes along with this career. I am certain that I can be an excellent pediatric occupational therapist because I work well with children and I know how to help people become empowered with self-confidence as they acquire new abilities, and build…