Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy
Marin County, San Francisco North Bay, Ca. USA

Community:

There is a current shift within the profession towards community based practice. Essentially this vision encourages practitioners to expand into previously uncharted territory. Thus, moving away from hospitals and rehabilitation clinics and begin working with atypical populations such as the homeless or at risk populations. This change in vision is meant to expand the capabilities and impact of the profession. As the fundamental ideologies of occupational therapy are promoting independence, the profession is beginning to realize there are many more populations that would benefit from OT services. Occupational Therapists can continue the rehabilitation process in clients homes etc, they can assist clients with returning to previous life roles and activities.

Examples of community-based practice settings:

Health promotion and lifestyle change
Intermediate care
Day centers
Schools
Child development centers
People's own homes, carrying out therapy and providing equipment and adaptations
Implementing gradual return to work programs which include workplace and work station assessments

Also See:

Physical Therapists

Rehabilitation Services

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