Occupational Therapists

Tasks

There are many tasks done by occupational therapists. A few are listed below:

• assessing clients' emotional, psychological, developmental and physical capabilities using clinical observations and standardised tests
• assessing clients' functional potential in their home, leisure, work and school environments, and recommending environmental adaptations to maximise their performance
• planning and directing programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities on an individual and group basis
• providing advice to family members, carers, employers and teachers about adapting clients' home, leisure, work and school environments
• providing adaptive equipment, such as wheel chairs and splints, to assist clients to overcome their functional limitations
• working with other Health Professionals in overall case management of clients
• working with other professionals in providing specialist advice to specific client groups such as those requiring driver rehabilitation, third-party compensation and medico-legal representation
• recording clients' progress and maintaining professional relationships in accordance with relevant legislative requirements and ethical guidelines

Specific occupations

• Occupational Therapist