If you’ve arrived at this blog post, you may have searched “Didn’t get into OT school” and are looking for some solutions, a path forward, or even encouragement. Well, you’re in luck because this article will provide you with just that. Because here’s the thing… Applying to occupational therapy school is hard. You already know […]
If you’re a new therapist considering working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), there are several important factors to look at before taking the job. While there are great skilled nursing facilities to work for, there are also many facilities that can challenge ethical boundaries and take advantage of new graduates. Because this is more […]
Here at My OT Spot, we’re really excited to extend our exclusive MedBridge promo code MYOTSPOT to readers and visitors! With the promo code MYOTSPOT you will be able to save $175 off of the full price of MedBridge Continuing Education if you are an OT, OTA, PT, PTA, RN or Athletic Trainer. That’s just […]
Are tou thinking about making the transition from COTA to OTR? You’re not alone! One of the most common questions I see in OT Facebook Groups is something along the lines of: Should I put in all the time and money to go to school to become an OTR if I am currently a COTA? […]
If you’re interested in working in pelvic floor occupational therapy, I’m very excited to share this very informative interview with Anjana Aluri Boyanapalli, OTS, and her advisor Tiffany Ellsworth Lee, MA, OTR, BCB-PMD, PRPC. In this interview, Anjana and Tiffany explain everything you need to know about pelvic floor occupational therapy. They also provide you with actionable […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist? After being a US-based occupational therapist for three years now and having worked in multiple adult settings, I want to share with you 7 things I wish I knew before becoming an occupational therapist. This list isn’t meant to scare you away from becoming an OT! But, […]
Attending AOTA’s 2018 Conference in Salt Lake City for my second-ever conference was a blast. It flew by and I can’t believe it’s already over. I’m already super excited for next year’s Conference in New Orleans 2019… whoo! After two years of “Conference-ing” I decided it was time to write a round up of AOTA […]
What are the best pre-occupational therapy undergraduate majors to choose from? If you’re seriously considering occupational therapy as a career, there are many undergrad majors to choose from before you start grad school for occupational therapy. Because of this, I wanted to lay out 7 best undergraduate options to choose from prior to getting your Master’s […]
My Story (as told by Katie Tietz, MS, OTR/L) In 2014 I began my career as an occupational therapist; full of newly absorbed knowledge and bursting with excitement to get out there and use it to make a true difference in the world! I set my sights high (as I’m sure many of you can […]
If you’re looking for functional, occupation-based standing tolerance activities to use in your rehab practice, look no further! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite occupation-based ideas for when you’re looking to keep your standing tolerance interventions related to your patients’ daily occupations. These standing tolerance activities are for any patients that have reduced tolerance to standing, […]