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Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R

Occupational Therapist

Gender: Male
Experience: 5 years

About Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R

Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R is an occupational therapist, ergonomics occupational therapist, human factors occupational therapist, mental health occupational therapist, environmental modification occupational therapist, physical rehabilitation occupational therapist, driving and community mobility occupational therapist, and neurorehabilitation occupational therapist. Mr. Cameron H. Atkison has 5 years of experience in occupational therapy.

Education

Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R earned a degree of a Occupational Therapist, Registered.

Licenses

Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since December 06, 2018, and his NPI number is 1083185755.

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To schedule an appointment with Mr. Cameron H. Atkison, please call (423) 926-1171.

Occupational Therapist

Mr. Cameron H. Atkison is an Occupational Therapist in Johnson City, TN with special training and skill in holistically treating injured, ill, or disabled patients through therapeutic activities that help them develop, recover, improve, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and working. As an Occupational Therapist, Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R performs rehabilitation of patients with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy. Occupational Therapy is physiological treatment of patients recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Occupational Therapists include work related upper extremity injuries, amputees and people with special prosthetics, stroke or heart attack victims, arthritis, multiple sclerosis or permanent disabilities patients, patients with head injuries and mental disabilities, severe burn and spinal cord trauma patients. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Occupational Therapists include individualized evaluation to determine the patient's goals; customized intervention to improve the patient's ability to perform daily activities, and outcome evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met and/or intervention plan adjusted.

An occupational therapist is a person who has graduated from an entry-level occupational therapy program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) or predecessor organizations, or approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), or an equivalent international occupational therapy education program; has successfully completed a period of supervised fieldwork experience required by the occupational therapy program; has passed a nationally recognized entry-level examination for occupational therapists, and fulfills state requirements for licensure, certification, or registration. An occupational therapist provides interventions based on evaluation and which emphasize the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (i.e., occupations) with individuals or groups for the purpose of facilitating participation in roles and situations and in home, school, workplace, community and other settings. Occupational therapy services are provided for the purpose of promoting health and wellness and are provided to those who have or are at risk for developing an illness, injury, disease, disorder, condition, impairment, disability, activity limitation, or participation restriction. Occupational therapists address the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of occupational performance in a variety of contexts to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well-being, and quality of life.

Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

Ergonomics Occupational Therapist

Mr. Cameron H. Atkison is an Ergonomics Occupational Therapist in Johnson City, TN with special training and skill in activity analysis. As an Ergonomics Occupational Therapist, Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R performs observation and activity analysis in business and corporate environments. Ergonomics Occupational Therapy is the management of injury risk factors in the workplace in order to improve employee safety, health, comfort, and productivity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Ergonomics Occupational Therapists include stress, injuries, and disabilities. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ergonomics Occupational Therapists include identifying injury risk factors, adapting workplace environments and equipment accordingly, and creating employee education programs.

Ergonomics Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

Human Factors Occupational Therapist

Human Factors Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists provide treatment for people recovering from a mental or physical illness to regain their independence and stability and to engage in normal daily occupations (work, home, family life, school, leisure). Occupational therapists provide particular emphasis on interventions that result in improved quality of life and decrease hospitalization.

Mental Health Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

Environmental Modification Occupational Therapist

Mr. Cameron H. Atkison is an Environmental Modification Occupational Therapist in Johnson City, TN with special training and skill in environmental modification beyond that of a general occupational therapist. As an Environmental Modification Occupational Therapist, Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R performs modification of a patient's home, work, or school environment. Environmental Modification Occupational Therapy is the change or adaptation of a patient's environment to ensure their safety and independence in performing daily activities. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Environmental Modification Occupational Therapists include impaired senses, arthritis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, and stroke. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Environmental Modification Occupational Therapists include analyzing a patient's environmental needs and disruptors, strengthening a patient's skills, providing patients with devices and assistive technology, and consulting during new construction or building rehab projects.

Occupational therapy practitioners are experts at identifying the cause of difficulties in performance of activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Occupational therapy practitioners evaluate the client, their environment, and their occupational performance in that environment, as well as make recommendations for products to improve the fit between the client, place, and activity. Occupational therapists can evaluate both the skills of the client and the environmental features that support or limit the performance of meaningful or necessary activities, thereby enhancing health, safety and well-being. Based on this assessment, they recommend modification and intervention strategies that improve the fit between the person and his or her environment.

Environmental Modification Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Mr. Cameron H. Atkison is a Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist in Johnson City, TN with special training and skill in helping patients regain lost mobility after an illness, injury, or impairment. As a Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist, Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R performs physical exercises centered on helping patients regain physical strength, mobility, flexibility, and independence while reducing or eliminating related pain. Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy is a medical specialty focusing on helping patients regain physical strength and mobility lost or impaired due to illness or injury. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists include injury or impairment after traumatic illness or injury such as stroke, brain damage, and spinal cord injury, post-surgical recovery, athletic injury, impairment from congenital birth defects, and chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists include diagnostic imaging, mobility and pain assessment, physical exercise planning and execution, assistive devices and technology, medical massage, and patient education.

Occupational therapists are experts at helping people lead as independent a life as possible. Occupational therapists bring an understanding of the physical and psychological implications of illness and injury and their effects on peoples' ability to perform the tasks of daily living. Occupational therapists provide interventions that can aide a person in completing ADL and IADL tasks, such as dressing, bathing, preparing meals, and driving. They also may fabricate custom orthotics to improve function, evaluate the environment for safety hazards and recommend adaptations to remove those hazards, help a person compensate for cognitive changes, and build a persons' physical endurance and strength. Occupational therapists' knowledge of adapting tasks and modifying the environment to compensate for functional limitations is used to increase the involvement of clients and to promote safety and success.

Physical Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapist

Mr. Cameron H. Atkison is a Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapist in Johnson City, TN with special training and skill in enabling participation in daily activities. As a Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapist, Cameron H. Atkison, OT-R performs services for patients of all ages in schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapy is the assessment and improvement of conditions that hinder patients' driving skills and ability to travel around their community safely. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapists include visual disorders, developmental disabilities, injuries, and neurodegenerative diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Driving and Community Mobility Occupational Therapists include patient evaluation, driving education, strength and motion restoration, and alternative transportation planning.

Occupational therapists can optimize and prolong an older driver's ability to drive safely and ease the transition to other forms of transportation if driving cessation becomes necessary. By identifying strengths as well as physical or cognitive challenges, occupational therapists can evaluate an individual's overall ability to operate a vehicle safely and recommend assistive devices or behavioral changes to limit risks. Occupational therapy practitioners offer a continuum of services related to community mobility, from evaluation of driving performance, through counseling and support for lifestyle changes, to maintaining independence and quality of life.

Driving And Community Mobility Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

Neurorehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Neurorehabilitation Occupational Therapists in Johnson City, TN

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