About Me
I am an Occupational Therapist with 25 years experience. Since 2012 I have dedicated my professional time and effort to qualify and equip myself in the performing quality FCE's and related procedures.
In 2018 I took the step of starting a new practice specializing in this field and that is how OT@Work was born.
Specializing in Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's), sometimes referred to as Work Evaluations or Work Assessments, Job Analysis, PGAP training, Fitness to Drive & related procedures
FCE
(Work Evaluation)
Job Analysis
Work Visits
Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's) are sometimes referred to as Work Evaluations or Work Assessments, as it is a procedure in which we want to determine the client’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social function and compare it to the requirements of their job.
This can result in recommendations regarding rehabilitation, medical separation, adaptations and accommodations.
A detailed Job Analysis entails the investigation and recording of the physical, cognitive, emotional and social demands of the job as well as taking the inherent and environmental risks and hazards into consideration. This is essential in compiling important documents such as Person job specifications o Occupational Risk Exposure Profiles (OREP).
Work visits can be of value in a number of circumstances.
When an employee has been injured or suffers from a debilitating disease we can visit the work place and assist the employer with a number of possible issues regarding his/her return to his/her job.
Fitness to Drive
If there is a concern about a persons ability to drive a vehicle on public roads due to an injury, illness or advanced age, we can assess the persons fitness to drive and give a research backed opinion on the matter.
Work Fitness
In a number of companies the Health & Safety policies require regular work fitness evaluation of their employees.
We are qualified to design and execute a battery of tests that are specifically tailored to the job requirement of your employees.
PGAP
PGAP™ is an evidence-based treatment program for reducing disability associated with pain, depression, cancer and other chronic health conditions. The primary goals of PGAP™ are to reduce psychosocial barriers to rehabilitation progress, promote re-integration into life-role activities, increase quality of life, and facilitate return-to-work.