Occupational Therapy Observation

At this site I observed an Occupational therapist. A new role I learned about occupational therapy was preparing the family in their transition home. Before this rotation I knew that OT’s specialized in ADL’s, but I assumed that it was the social worker’s responsibility for their transition home. During my observations, the OT discussed with a family their living situation. This included one or two story home, tub or bath, bed size, hallway width and a lot more. After this experience I want to learn further about the different roles within the team especially the role of a social worker. During my time at Ranken Jordan, I briefly talked to a social worker and their role seemed unique. Their job focused on advocating for the patient and making