OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES
Our goals for Occupational Therapy is geared to a unique and individualized treatment plan for each and every patient that qualifies for this service. Our licensed Occupational therapists are dedicated in providing therapeutic intervention to achieve maximum level of rehabilitation and assist patients in developing maximum self-care activities directed toward the return of a former function such as dressing, eating toileting and bathing. Our Occupational Therapist are knowledgeable in performing Initial evaluations in accordance to their scope of practice. They paint the picture of each and every patient admitted. They provide exercise program and uses advanced equipment such as Ultrasound Therapy and TENS Unit for pain management if not contraindicated.
The occupational therapist may formulate activities that will restore the patient’s ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) such as adaptive and assistive devices like eating utensils and equipment, home exercise program, devising a perceptual motor training, activities that will develop and improve motor skills, energy conservation techniques, Breathing exercises, upper extremities coordination and strength, Functional mobility and muscle control.
Our Occupational Therapy Assistants works closely with the assigned Occupational Therapist, Clinical Manager and Director of Nursing to ensure proper patient care. With enhanced communications and level of acuity, the team coordinates on a daily basis to trend events that leads to prevention of injuries and falls.