Working closely with your physician, the occupational therapist will evaluate your problem. Occupational therapy personnel are trained health care professionals. The occupational therapist holds a bachelor's or master's degree and has completed a clinical internship. The occupational therapy assistant has an associate degree and has also completed a clinical internship. Both therapists and assistants must pass a national certification examination.
Most states also regulate the practice of occupational therapy practitioners.
Man, through the use of his hands, can influence the state of his health. She was there at the beginning and gave me the control I needed in such a devastating situation. Occupational therapy deserves the high regard it receives from my doctor. Occupational therapy is a covered service under Medicare and is included in many health insurance plans. Services may also be covered under insurance policies when you are injured in an auto accident or by worker's compensation if you are injured on the job.