noun
occupational therapist
A licensed healthcare professional who helps people with physical or mental challenges perform daily activities through therapeutic techniques.
彼女は病院で作業療法士として働いています。
She works as an occupational therapist at a hospital.
理学療法士 (physical therapist) focuses on restoring physical movement and function, while 作業療法士 (occupational therapist) focuses on enabling daily activities and participation.
Compound of 作業 (work, operation), 療法 (therapy), and 士 (professional, specialist).