Pediatric occupational therapist vs registered occupational therapist

Differences between pediatric occupational therapist and registered occupational therapist duties and responsibilities

Pediatric occupational therapist example responsibilities.

• Participate in IEP planning and goal writing for students to help them achieve as much academic success as possible.
• Train PRN staff on Medicare / Medicaid reimbursement documentation and facility policies.
• Apply sensory integration approach with children to promote adaptive responses for improve interactions within environments.
• Create and implement skil occupational therapy services with pediatric patients to promote safety and independence with their occupational performance.
• Oversee COTA (s) and direct plan of care.
• Supervise COTA's and students.
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Registered occupational therapist example responsibilities.

• Collaborate and co-treat with school-base team to help students achieve IEP goals and objectives.
• Restructure and lead weekly ADL cooking groups that maximize the ability to focus on individual students' skills and advance them.
• Provide therapeutic interventions for returning patients to prior level of function and achieving maximum independence for performing activities of daily living.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and self-care aids to promote residents independence in everyday life activities.
• Perform home evaluations and environment assessments for safety, and provide recommendations for home modifications and adaptive equipment.
• Employ as lead OTR within SNF environment.
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