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Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service ProvidersOccupational TherapistPhysical Rehabilitation
3,830 providers nationally225XP0019X

Definition

Occupational therapists are experts at helping people lead as independent a life as possible. Occupational therapists bring an understanding of the physical and psychological implications of illness and injury and their effects on peoples' ability to perform the tasks of daily living. Occupational therapists provide interventions that can aide a person in completing ADL and IADL tasks, such as dressing, bathing, preparing meals, and driving. They also may fabricate custom orthotics to improve function, evaluate the environment for safety hazards and recommend adaptations to remove those hazards, help a person compensate for cognitive changes, and build a persons' physical endurance and strength. Occupational therapists' knowledge of adapting tasks and modifying the environment to compensate for functional limitations is used to increase the involvement of clients and to promote safety and success.

Quick Facts

Taxonomy Code
225XP0019X
Grouping
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Occupational Therapist
Specialization
Physical Rehabilitation
National Providers
3,830
Conditions Treated
0

Top States

CA406 providers
NY347 providers
TX271 providers
FL254 providers
MI216 providers
PA177 providers
NJ172 providers
IL144 providers
NC109 providers
MD107 providers

Specialty data is derived from the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Provider counts are approximate and reflect NPI registry data. Always verify provider credentials independently.