What is an Occupational Therapist (OT) and what does he / she do?
Occupational therapists are healthcare professionals licensed to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatments for orthopedic, sport, musculoskeletal, post-surgical, and neurological conditions for individuals of all ages.
Occupational Therapists concentrate on improving patient’s motion, strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. They also work to reduce pain, improve mobility, control swelling, customize splints, and improve overall function. This allows patients to return to work, sports, and activities of daily living earlier.
All States regulate the practice of Occupational therapy. Typical requirements for occupational therapists include graduation from an accredited occupational therapy education program; passing the National Examination; and fulfilling State requirements such as jurisprudence exams. Kansas and Missouri require continuing education as a condition of maintaining licensure. Occupational therapists receive orders from physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants.
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