An Occupational Therapy Consultant is not something new however, it is gaining momentum in the OT industry as a career opportunity. Most OT Consultants do not treat patients directly but rather assess a person’s abilities and surroundings and determine the best direction or change in their daily routines to make life easier and more accommodating. For example, a person concerned with their aging parent may hire an Occupational Therapist to review their driving habits and offer suggestions, devices or even training to help them drive safely and securely.
OTs may visit an office and devise a plan to make the work area more ergonomic ‘friendly’. There are many uses and services that an Occupational Therapist can provide whether they are a consultant, work in a school assisting children with special needs, or as a traveling OT.