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Description of Setting
Description of Setting
Outpatient adult is a practice setting in which occupational therapists work with clients of all ages, but typically 18 and older. Occupational therapists may work on strengthening, range of motion, balance, and or everyday occupations like going to the bathroom or dressing. If the client is at risk for a contracture due to their injury for example, the therapist may order a prefabricated splint and educate the client on its use and how to maintain it. Occupational therapists will also recommend adaptive equipment to clients as needed, to increase their independence with everyday tasks as well as educate them on how to use it properly during treatment sessions.
Setting Structure
Setting Structure
Interprofessional Team Members
Physical Therapists
Speech Language Pathologists
Physicians
DME Providers
Neuro-Optometrists
Structure
Typically 30-minute to 1-hour weekly or bi-weekly sessions in a clinic, depending on the goals created during the initial evaluation
Common Diagnoses
Common Diagnoses
Orthopedic/Upper Extremity
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Neurological Conditions
Chronic and General Conditions
Evaluation and Assessments
Evaluation and Assessments
AOTA Occupational Profile Template
By Neurological Diagnosis
Range of Motion and Goniometry
Manual Muscle Testing
Grasp and Pinch Strength
Sensory Testing
Vision Assessments
Nine-Hole Peg Test
Box & Blocks Test
Barthel Index for ADL's
Capabilities of Upper Extremity
Common Interventions
Common Interventions
Physical Rehabilitation and Modalities: Therapeutic exercises, manual mobilization, and modalities
Hand Therapy: Splint fabrication, and scar massage
Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental ADL Training: Retraining in daily self care and home maintenance tasks
Adaptive Equipment Training: Training with durable medical equipment
Energy Conservation and Work Simplification: Techniques to manage fatigue, often for chronic conditions
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Improving memory, executive functioning, and safety awareness
Vision and Balance Training: Exercises and practice to improve stability and visual recognition for tasks
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Documentation
Billing and Reimbursement
Additional Resources
Outpatient Adult Confidence Scale
A thorough reflection on your confidence in your knowledge and skills to practice in the acute care setting can both prepare you to advocate for your leaning needs and support your fieldwork educator’s ability to leverage your perceived strengths and address areas for growth.
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