In case you aren’t already aware, occupational therapy graduate programs are one of the more competitive graduate programs out there. Most OT programs will get several hundred first-round applicants, with typically only ~30-50 spots available. And according to Indiana University’s Health Professions and Prelaw Center, most healthcare graduate programs will interview 2-3 times the number of […]
If you’re interested in the career of occupational therapy and you are just discovering the differences of the two occupational therapy career paths (OTR vs OTA/COTA), and maybe you aren’t sure which direction to take, then this is post is for you! You may already be aware there are two paths, becoming an Occupational Therapist […]
Goal writing in occupational therapy can feel tough. Goal writing correctly and effectively can be even tougher. This is especially true when you’re an OT student or are a new grad occupational therapist. This article will help simplify the goal writing process for OTs working in adult rehab settings, such as inpatient rehab, subacute rehab, […]
If you’re interested in becoming an OT, you’ve probably already heard all about how challenging the coursework is for occupational therapy graduate programs (for both OT Master’s and Doctorates). The process of applying to occupational therapy school can be just as challenging, but in a different way, especially when you’re trying to obtain enough occupational […]
We’re thrilled to feature this article written by early intervention occupational therapist Allie Ruhl, OTR/L. Allie shares what a day in the life is like for her working in pediatric early intervention along with tips for working in this field of OT. To learn even more about early intervention OT, be sure to also check […]
A quick note from the author: I’m an occupational therapist, and I also have ADHD myself, so I’m writing from both sides: the therapist who can help manage it, and the person who lives with it every day. This article will not only include the research but also things I’ve tried along the way, which […]
If you’ve landed on this article, you’re probably just about done with your OT program’s curriculum and are about to start preparing for your Level II fieldwork. Hooray! You’ve made it so far and you are so close to the home stretch. As you’ve likely been told, your Level II fieldwork will incorporate everything you’ve […]
Have you just finished up your occupational therapy schooling and fieldwork and received your passing NBCOT® scores? If so, you’re more than ready to start the job search process! Once you find your ideal OT job, though, you won’t have a strong application without an official occupational therapy resume that makes you stand out from […]
As an occupational therapist, OT student or COTA working in any adult rehab setting, you will see your fair share of patients with a new or exacerbated diagnosis that affects their fine motor coordination. This can include a stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or any other illness that affects the patient’s […]
Having survived several challenging years of occupational therapy school, we have to be honest…learning about theories, models, and frameworks in school isn’t always one of the most fun or exciting aspects of becoming an OT. However, after practicing occupational therapy for several years now, it’s now easy for us to see the importance of these […]