2383-11 Occupational Therapist

Assesses the function of people whose abilities and daily activities are impaired.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• conducts tests to evaluate and assess emotional, psychological developmental and physical capabilities
• tests and trains patients with perceptual motor problems, learning or developmental disabilities
• assesses and trains people with disabilities in self-care and daily living activities and provides aids and adaptations to assist performance, independence and productivity
• assesses patients' vocational potential and provides work adjustment training and work experience
• plans and directs programs through the use of vocational, recreational, remedial, social and educational activities, conducted on an individual or group basis
• records patients' activities, responses and progress