Friday, January 31, 2014

Occupational Therapist



Occupational Therapist

Duties and responsibilities: Treatment begins by developing an individualized plan to achieve prioritized goals.  Patients and families are educated on how to adapt their environment, modify tasks, and use equipment to promote independent function and help gain or maintain full participation in self-care, daily home tasks, work, school and leisure or play.  Therapy may include principles of energy conservation, joint protection, and stress management to minimize fatigue, reduce pain and improve safe performance in daily activities.
Salary: $75,400
Education: Occupational therapy is a profession that deals with health and rehabilitation. These therapists work with a wide range of different people and assist in helping them achieve independence and boost productivity. Occupational therapists work with people of all ages to help with their physical, emotional, and social problems. The "occupation" used by these therapists include work and play, as well as self-care, to aid their clients.
Reflection: No!

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