How do they match: Occupational Therapists

Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.

Advise on health risks in the workplace or on health-related transition to retirement.
Conduct research in occupational therapy.
Consult with rehabilitation team to select activity programs or coordinate occupational therapy with other therapeutic activities.
Design and create, or requisition, special supplies and equipment, such as splints, braces, and computer-aided adaptive equipment.
Develop and participate in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote client health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.
Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate those impaired because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.

Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.
Design public or employee health programs.
Direct healthcare delivery programs.
Evaluate patient functioning, capabilities, or health.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.

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