Overview
Occupational therapists (OTs) assist clients in performing activities of all types, ranging from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, eating, and driving. Services typically include: customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities; comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations; adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training; and guidance to family members and caregivers. To meet an occupational therapist, see the NIH "Lifeworks" website. To learn more about this career, watch the video profile of "Occupational Therapists."
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Occupational Therapist PDF 02 Sep 2008 [pdf, 152 KB]
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