After over ten years of practicing as an adult rehab occupational therapist and writing about occupational therapy here at My OT Spot, I’m excited to share something new: I’m now offering professional home safety assessments for adults and children in the St. Louis area through my new practice, Casara Home Safety. If you’ve followed this […]
Imagine a typical day for you at work. You’re rushing around treating patients, documenting, collaborating with colleagues, and attending care plans. Your mind is a constant whirlwind trying to provide quality care while being productive. You have to please the patients and your boss! In addition, you are expected to be completely knowledgeable about home […]
There are so many amazing non-clinical career and business routes that occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants can transition into, including home modifications and aging in place. As I’ve become very interested in taking this path myself, I am so excited to share this super helpful guest post written by Emma Shapiro, PT, DPT, all […]
Are you an occupational therapy student or new adult-based OT looking for the most useful occupational therapy home safety tips and/or home assessment information? We’ve created this handy guide just for you to help you educate and keep your patients/clients safe at home. Occupational therapists are often considered the “go-to” professionals when it comes to […]
In this post, home modifications occupational therapist, Paige Hays, is sharing her experience of transitioning from traditional occupational therapy into starting her own online and in-person home modifications business. Paige is from the Twin Cities in Minnesota, she is the mother of two girls, loves DIY projects, and been working in home modifications for several […]