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Occupational therapists are health care professionals who help people who have been challenged by accident, handicap, emotional problems, developmental difficulties or disease to develop or maintain independent lives and activities at home and in the community.
Occupational therapists use a variety of assessment and treatment techniques to address goals developed with their clients. Interventions may include the training of daily living activity and community life skills; prescription of specialized equipment; evaluation and modification of home, work or school environments; and related education and counseling. Occupational therapists are committed to health promotion, community integration and research activities that enhance the delivery of health care. They work in a variety of settings that include hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, private homes, and vocational evaluation/training centers. Many OTs are also employed in private practice.