As an occupational therapist, you often have to help patients' problem-solve. What are some typical challenges you help patients overcome?

"During my time as a student, I was able to help patients who had suffered injuries be able to return to work. I would assist them with identifying areas they could make modifications and advise them on how to approach a task differently to get the job done. I would evaluate their work environment and make suggestions on how to overcome being require to stand for certain periods of time or even how to change their lighting to be more comfortable if they had suffered a TBI. Part of being an occupational therapist means you help find creative strategies and techniques to help your patient's meet their goals."

"I am someone who loves to solve problems, and finding ways to help patients adapt and overcome to gain independence is something that drew me to occupational therapy. I work with a lot of rehab patients, so I'm often helping them overcome mobility challenges by using adaptive equipment and assistive technology. I also do home visits, and during those visits, I'm helping identify hazards and obstacles and how patients can navigate them to be safe at home. Oftentimes, it's things you and I wouldn't consider a challenge at all, but for them, a cup on a shelf they can't reach is a big deal so I'm helping them use adaptive equipment to reach things or even dress independently."