May work full time or part time. Most work full time.
Generally work a set schedule
Often work indoors. Therapists may occasionally work outdoors with patients.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS will:
Help people with disabilities live independently
Keep detailed records
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS frequently:
help people who have mental, physical, or developmental disabilities. These disabilities are caused by birth defects, injuries, illnesses, or aging
train nurses and other health care staff in therapy techniques so they can help with the therapy
are often exposed to diseases or infections when interacting with patients.
It is important that OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS be able to:
help clients develop, recover, or maintain their living and work skills.
keep accurate records of clients' activities and progress. These records are needed for evaluating client progress, billing, and reporting to doctors
