Occupational Therapist Roles and Responsibilities
The faculty of MGH Institute of Health Professions believe it is the responsibility of occupational therapists and other health professionals to work together to contribute to the health and wellness of individuals, communities, and society through engagement in meaningful occupations that support participation in daily life. Engagement in occupation to promote individual, group, community, and population health and well- being is the core of occupational therapy practice, education, research, and advocacy.
Occupational therapists practice in an evidence-based practice framework to deliver compassionate, ethical, effective, efficient, and quality client-centered care. Professional responsibilities include functioning in multidimensional and interprofessional roles that anticipate and respond to the changing needs of diverse individuals and societies. These roles include practitioner, educator, researcher, policy developer, program developer, advocate, administrator, consultant, and entrepreneur.