Mental Health Occupational Therapist
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About this specialty
Occupational therapists provide treatment for people recovering from a mental or physical illness to regain their independence and stability and to engage in normal daily occupations (work, home, family life, school, leisure). Occupational therapists provide particular emphasis on interventions that result in improved quality of life and decrease hospitalization.
Source: The Guide to Occupational Therapy Practice, 2nd edition. Bethesda: American Occupational Therapy Association, 2007. [7/1/2008: new] Additional Resources: The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) does offer voluntary board certification for a Mental Health Occupational Therapist if the applicant meets the following requirements: <ul> <li>Professional degree or equivalent in occupational therapy. <li>Certified or licensed by and in good standing with an AOTA recognized credentialing or regulatory body. <li>Minimum of 5 years of practice as an occupational therapist. <li>Minimum of 5,000 hours of experience as an occupational therapist in the certification area in the last 7 calendar years. <li>Minimum of 500 hours of experience delivering occupational therapy services in the certification area to clients (individuals, groups, or populations) in the last 5 calendar years. Service delivery may be paid or voluntary. <li>Verification of employment. </ul>AOTA Fact Sheets: Partial Hospitalization Programs and Consumer
Highest Medicare-paid providers
| Provider | Location | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|
| TAMASIN KEKIC, OTR/L, CBIS | CHESTER, VT | $59,427 |
| LEXIEMARIEL CAUSEY, OTR/L | NEW YORK, NY | $56,716 |
| BARBARAANN DAUSEND, OT | PEORIA, AZ | $5,960 |
| DEANNA DAMBROSE, OTD | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $5,644 |
| MARY BETH KYRO, OTR/L | TRAVERSE CITY, MI | $1,504 |
Ranked by total Medicare payments — a measure of billing volume, not care quality.
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