Occupational Therapy builds the skills for the job of living and solves problems that interfere with a person’s ability to participate in occupations that are meaningful to them.
Occupational Therapy services are funded privately and through various insurers, including but not limited to the Work Place Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), auto insurance, as well as short and long term disability providers. Some Extended Health Care providers also cover Occupational Therapy services.
The following evidence based and client centred Occupational Therapy services are provided in North Bay and surrounding areas, in our clinic, the community, and client’s homes:
- Functional In Home Safety Assessments
- Assessment of Attendant Care Needs (Form 1)
- Hospital Discharge Planning
- Disability Certificate (OCF-3)
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Cognitive Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Assessment and Treatment using the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP ®)
- Ergonomic Assessments
- Worksite Assessments and Functional and/or Cognitive Work Capacity Assessments
- Job Coaching
- Physical and Cognitive Demands Analysis
- Return to Work Programming
- Return to School Programming
- Chronic Pain Management
- Cognitive Assessments, Cognitive Endurance Training and Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Medical Legal Assessments
- Psycho-Education and Psycho-Social Support using various evidence based approaches, including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Systematic Desensitization
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)/Concussion Management – Certified Shift Concussion Management Providers
- Virtual services are available, as clinically appropriate.
If you are experiencing limitations in your ability to participate in your usual daily activities due to an illness, disability, injury, or the aging process, then you may benefit from Occupational Therapy services. Please contact us today if you are interested in receiving Occupational Therapy services.