The goal of the occupational therapist is to help their patients to function, perform daily activities and to promote their general well-being. Occupational therapy, often abbreviated as OT, can deal with a patient's emotional, physical, psychological, oral, motor, or perceptual skills.he function of an occupational therapist is to assess what individuals need care or help, and to determine how to help them. The therapist then provides an intervention to assist the patient in relearning the skills or sets to help them live a fulfilled or satisfied life.