What is the maximum time you spend working with a Workers' Compensation client?
Answer
The time a Bureau of Workers' Compensation client spends in rehab depends upon the severity of their injury and the type of job that they perform. The "transitional work program" in Ohio is usually 13 weeks. If the client's injury is more severe or the job that they perform is more advanced, you can document their progress and any extenuating circumstances to extend this time period. This extension has to be approved by BWC, their employer and their physician. Overall, the physician has the final say when they can be released to "full duty".
Amy Smith, OTR/L, CEAS, OTPP
Amy graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1986 with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. Amy has practiced OT in the Akron area for over 24 years, with a major focus on rehabilitation, both inpatient and outpatient, treating a wide variety of diagnoses. For the past 8 years she has worked independently providing transitional work/on-site therapy to injured workers, including ergonomic assessments, functional capacity evaluations, and functional job analysis.
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