Position paper on occupational therapist's role in work related therapy. Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

In summary, occupational therapists use work related assessment and interventions to assist clients experiencing physical, psychological, cognitive and/or sociocultural disabilities to determine their competitive employment potential and to maximize their work performance. Clients with work histories (transient or consistent), as well as those with non-existent work histories, are all suitable candidates. For some clients, more formal educational training will be required for re-entry into the workforce. For others the use of previously developed work skills and habits can be transferred to new or related occupations. Although successful work vocational outcomes require the contribution of a number of health and education professionals, the occupational therapists have a unique contribution and role to play in work-related therapy and vocational rehabilitation.