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Important Duties of An Occupational therapist 

An occupational therapist helps improve an individual's ability to carry on his responsibilities in a living and working environment. In general, they work with those who are suffering from physical, mental, emotional and developmental conditions. They help clients improve their reasoning and motor functions which is crucial in enabling them to lead a productive, independent, and satisfying lives.
Occupational therapists work in various settings. They may work in hospitals to provide assistance to those who need to learn how to cope with physical health changes or the loss of hearing or sight ability. There are also occupational therapists who work in a nursing home or in a home health care to help people deal with some major changes in their lives at the comfort of their home. When working with senior clients, occupational therapists may help them with scooter and wheelchair assessment, home accessibility evaluation, driver rehabilitation or alternative transportation options. In some corporations and schools, the services of an occupational therapist may be hired to provide support to employees and students and help them learn vital life skills. Occupational therapists working with clients who have mental health issues seek to help them take part and manage activities of daily life, such as homemaking, shopping, and public transportation in the most suitable way.  In all cases, the aim of occupational therapists is to equip others with essential mind-sets and skills and help them get the most out of their lives.
Occupational therapy requires clients to coordinate with the therapists in the application of the treatment program. It is the aim of occupational therapy to involve clients in the treatment and enable them to function in the most fruitful way. By working closely with his client, an occupational therapist helps him establish the execution of goals. For this reason, execution, monitoring, modification and evaluation are critical aspects of the program; all of which help ensure positive therapy results.