What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? Why This Career Is Taking Off (Audio)
What does an occupational therapist do and why are more people discovering this career later in life?
In this episode of Voices of Vital Care, we explore occupational therapy (OT), a healthcare career focused on helping people regain independence, rebuild daily life skills, and return to what matters most.
Chris Sorrells, Senior Director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in Denver at Pima Medical Institute, breaks down:
What “occupation” really means in occupational therapy
The difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy
How OTs help patients recover from stroke…
The skinny
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