Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) derives it’s name from the “occupational” roles each person has in life. Some of these roles may be a parent, sibling, worker, friend, volunteer….whatever each of us participates in that makes us who we are. When something such as a stroke, an injury, mental illness or elective surgery interrupts an individual’s life roles it is the occupational therapist’s job to identify the affected areas. Working closely with the patient, family and treatment team, goals are set. A functional approach is taken toward the therapeutic process with the long term goal always focused on maximizing a patient’s independence and return to a safe environment.
Occupational therapy treatments are carried out by state licensed occupational therapists or state certified occupational therapy assistants. Some of the therapeutic interventions utilized are self care skills, joint range of motion and strengthening, independent living skills such as cleaning, cooking, home maintenance, job/vocational responsibilities, education regarding disability, adapted techniques and splinting. Each plan of care is tailored to the individual to reflect the patient’s goals. Inpatient occupational therapy is active on the acute, skilled and rehab units of the hospital and is located on the ground floor. Outpatient therapy is provided at the physical medicine building. Home health is also available and is located in the Augusta Community Care building on the hospital campus.
For more information please contact:
Jim Cochrane OTR/L
Occupational Therapy Supervisor
540-332-4046 or 932-4046
540-332-4015 or 932-4015