An occupational therapist is a health care professional that utilizes evidence-based practice methods to assist individuals to return to their daily activities. OT’s have a Masters level education with training in physical, cognitive and psycho-emotional treatment approaches to enhance function. This means assisting people to return to the activities they used to do prior to their injury or illness. Examples include: returning to work/school, resuming home management tasks, resuming personal care tasks/sleep, getting around in your community, and/or returning to leisure/sport activities.