A PCN Occupational Therapist (OT) considers how psychological states, cognitive capacity, motor skills, environment, communication abilities, habits and motivations, and readiness for change intersect with a person’s health challenges. By using a variety of interventions, OT’s aim to improve or maintain a client’s participation and engagement in activities of everyday life. 

The PCN Occupational Therapist is a part of the PCN Chronic Conditions team that work together to support the individual's overall health.

Examples of areas that the PCN Occupational Therapist can support include:

• Helping clients understand chronic conditions in the context of their environment and life roles
• Self-management strategies for functional management of health conditions
• Re-engagement in daily routines and habits that are affected by health and well-being
• A wide variety of psychosocial, physical, emotional and cognitive assessments 

Eligibility

• Individuals must be referred by their family physician or nurse practitioner
• 18 years of age or older

Please speak with your family physician or nurse practitioner to see if you are eligible for this service.
This service is available in Chilliwack only.