{"id":4683,"date":"2026-10-06T15:44:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/?page_id=4683"},"modified":"2026-10-06T15:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T15:57:09","slug":"occupational-therapist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/occupational-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"Occupational Therapist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Occupational Therapist<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

At Mary Free Bed Kids, occupational therapists (OTs) are experts in helping kids build the skills they need for everyday life. By helping kids navigate daily life, occupational therapists help kids lay the groundwork for future independence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Mary Free Bed Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a CARF-Accredited Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program<\/strong>, we provide expert, family-centered care designed to support the best possible recovery outcomes. Rehabilitation is essential after illness, injury, or surgery, and research consistently shows that beginning specialized care early can significantly improve a child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital holds a number of special accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). This voluntary but rigorous accreditation process is based on specific and comprehensive standards ensuring the highest-quality rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARF is an independent organization dedicated to providing reliable information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions. Consumers and medical professionals collaborate to develop the leading-edge standards by which providers are measured. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is an occupational therapist?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An occupational therapist is a specialized health care professional who uses therapeutic techniques rooted in child development, neuroscience and family-centered care to support meaningful progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids grow quickly. Our occupational therapists understand how to tailor treatment plans so they grow alongside your child. Children come to us with many different abilities and challenges, but our compassionate and creative approach ensures our team will meet your child where they are.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What does an occupational therapist do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An occupational therapist (OT) helps children participate in daily activities that are essential to their development and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what they do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive Evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our occupational therapists use a comprehensive evaluation to understand every part of your child\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This evaluation considers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n