Occupation Description


	Occupation: 252411 Occupational Therapist

Assesses functional limitations of people resulting from illnesses and disabilities, and provides therapy to enable people to perform their daily activities and occupations. Registration or licensing may be required.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Tasks Include: -

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

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