Occupational Therapist
is £72,800

Per Year

Per MonthPer WeekPer DayPer Hour

TASKS

• Considers the physical, psychological and social needs of a patient that may result from illness, injury, congenital condition or lifestyle problems.
• Devises, designs, initiates and monitors carefully selected and graded treatments and activities as part of the assessment and intervention process.
• Liaises with a wide variety of other professionals in planning and reviewing ongoing treatments.
• Trains students and supervises the work of occupational therapy assistants.
• Makes home visits to clients, families and carers to organise support and rehabilitation and assist them to deal and cope with disability.
• Counsels clients in ways to promote a healthy lifestyle, prevention of illness and/or preparation for coping with increasing stages of illness.
• Maintains patient records, manages caseloads.