Occupational
therapy focuses on improving a patient's ability
to function
in daily life. Our
Occupational Therapists
 Our highly skilled,
compassionate team of occupational therapists
provides rehabilitation services both in the
acute care setting, and at our outpatient facility
at 310 Bath Road, one mile
east of Cook's Corner in Brunswick.
What Does an Occupational Therapist
Do?
At Mid Coast Hospital,
occupational therapists assist people in developing "skills
for the job of living," by:
- promoting health
- helping our clients
avoid injuries and disabilities
- helping our clients
to live better despite physical conditions
Our Therapists Help
Patients:
- recover from surgery,
illness or injury
- manage chronic and
disabling conditions
Our Occupational Therapy Programs Include:
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Our Background
Occupational
therapists are
skilled professionals whose education
includes intensive study
of human growth and development with
specific emphasis on the social, emotional,
and physiological effects of illness
and injury.
Occupational
therapists study:
- human anatomy
(body structure)
- kinesiology (the
science of human movement)
- neurology (the
nervous system)
- the practical
application of anatomy, kinesiology and
neurology to physical rehabilitation.
Our Credentials
All of our occupational therapists have
graduated from fully accredited colleges
and universities,
often with advanced degrees, and have
passed a national certification examination.
Occupational
therapists are
licensed by the state of Maine and are
required to stay current in their area
of practice through completion of continuing
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