1what are the steps in the OT process
- assess abilities and problems affecting desired occupations
- grade and modify activities to promote participation
- make adaptations to physical environment to make participation safer or easier
- make changes to social context
- teach alternative methods to perform tasks based on function
- modify routines and habits
- use prepatory methods to aid performance
- prevention
2median salary in Iowa for OTs
67,500
3national median salary in Iowa for OTs
$75,000
4what is the median age for OTs in Iowa
38
5what percent of OTs in Iowa are female
91.1%
6what is the job growth projected to grow by 2032
12%
7what is the unemployment rate for OTs
1.1%
8what is OT ranked for jobs in healthcare
4th best healthcare jobs
9what is OT ranked for overall best jobs
19th
10what setting do OTs work in the most vs the least
most: 24.9% early intervention, schools, education
least: 3.2% mental health
11OTs work with children in a familiar environment (usually the home). OTs will often address developmental delays, sensory needs, and cognitive skills prior to the child starting school
early intervention
12what is the population of early intervention
birth to 3 years
13what are the typical areas of occupation address in early intervention
play, physical development, cognitive development, and communication
14Ots will often perform evaluations, determine the needs for services, and advocate for children's needs in an IEP. OTs will provide treatment to imporve participatioon in educational activites
school setting
15what is the population of school setting
school aged children (5-21)
16what are typical areas of occupation addressed in the school setting
participation in educational activites, mobility around the school, play/leisure, social participation, ADLs
17OTs evaluate for function and safety and advoate for appropriate discharge location. OTs provide education to the client and family and advise on safe patient handling
Acute care setting
18what is the population of the acute care setting
pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults
19what are typical areas of occupation addressed in the acute care setting
ADLs, functional mobility, rest/sleep
20what are some of the specialty areas for the acute care setting
NICU, ICU, lymphedema therapy, splinting/hand therapy
21appropriate for medically stable patients who can tolerate intensive therapy (3hrs/day). OTs in this setting make recommendations for safety, provide education and advocate for safe discharge. OTs often provide assistive device training and seating assessments.
impatient rehabilitation
22what is the population of the impatient rehabilitation setting
adults, older adults (can also have specialty pediatrics/adolescnet IPR)
23what are the typical areas of occupation addressed in the inpatient rehab setting
ADLs, IADLs, functional mobility, health management, leisure, return to work
24patients have typically been discharged home or to community living, but still require therapy to address participation in meaningful occupations.
outpatient setting
25what population is seen in the outpatient setting
pediatrics, adolescent, adult, older adults
26what are typical areas of occupation addressed in the outpatient setting
ADLs, IADLs, rest/sleep, leisure, play, education, work
27what are specialty areas in outpatient rehab
driving rehab, mental health, workplace ergonomics, work hardening, hand therapy, lymphedema therapy
28teach OT students, perform research activites, and advocate for the advancement of the OT profession
Academia
29what is the population in academia
OT students, may also have clinical or research responsibilites with patients
30what are the typical areas of occupation addressed in academia
education
31OTs in this setting complete ADL assessments and training, as well as assess for appropriate adaptive equipment, provide education, and promote prevention of adverse outcomes (skin integrity, fall prevention).
skilled nursing
32what is the population of skilled nursing
older adults
33what are the typical areas of occupation addressed in skilled nursing
ADLs, IADLs, functional mobility
34OTs in this setting address client performance in their home environment, as they are unable to access community resources. This setting focuses on education, environmental modifications, and increased safety.
home health
35what population is addressed in home health
adults, older adults
36what are the typical areas of occupation addressed in home health
ADLs, IADLs, social participation, leisure
37OTs in this setting work in various community settings and primarily address coping skills, healthy habit building, social participation, and safety
mental health setting
38what population is seen in mental health
: Adults and older adults (can also be pediatrics/adolescents)
39what are the typical areas of occupation addressed in mental health setting
ADLs, IADLs, leisure, work, education, social participation, health management