Occupational therapy practitioner role in the implementation of worksite accomodations [sic].

Injured workers have the right to return to their job if they are able to perform their duties, according to the American with Disabilities Act, 1990. Occupational therapy practitioners employed in work hardening programs, or working as private consultants, have a significant role in assisting emplo...

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Publicado en:Work Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 185 - 195
Autor principal: Shamberg S
Formato: case study Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2005
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          Job Accommodation
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      ab: Injured workers have the right to return to their job if they are able to perform their duties, according to the American with Disabilities Act, 1990. Occupational therapy practitioners employed in work hardening programs, or working as private consultants, have a significant role in assisting employees, employers and human resource personnel in determining 'reasonable accommodations' to enable a qualified employee with a physical or mental disability to access the work force. This article discusses the application of accommodations in two case studies.
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