If you’re in your level II fieldwork, you will likely have to come up with an in-service idea which is a presentation or project you’re responsible for at the end of the semester. Deciding on an in-service idea for your OT fieldwork can be a daunting challenge. Fieldwork flies by whether you’e a student or […]
To expand on the post about major orthopedic precautions following surgery, I decided to write a “Part Two” addressing home safety following orthopedic surgery. This post covers the safety basics after discharge from a major orthopedic surgery. These home safety tips can be used for other surgeries as well, and can be used in any setting, from […]
Making the switch from working in a non-orthopedic setting like neuro or pediatrics to an acute orthopedic setting can be a challenge when you’re unfamiliar with joints. It definitely was a hard change for me after almost solely working with neurological and outpatient geriatrics for the first year and a half of my career. I was really […]
As an Occupational Therapist or COTA working in the adult rehab settings, you will see your fair share of patients with a neurological disorder 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 nervous system. These conditions can […]
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Wow! It’s already 2017 and as our gift from the American Medical Association, we have new CPT evaluation codes to try to figure out while still recovering from the holidays. So to ring in the new year, I decided write a post to help crack the new codes. I compiled as many resources as I […]
Navigating through the rehab continuum of care as a new occupational therapist or COTA can be confusing. There are so many settings, and the phases of rehab may not be covered in detail in school. To make this easier, this post will take you through the rehab continuum of care from “start to finish” while also […]
‘Tis the season for a fun list of great gift ideas for yourself or that favorite Occupational Therapist/COTA/OT student in your life. The list is a mix of fun, functional, and downright helpful gift ideas to get your favorite OT through those long work days. I made sure all of the items listed from Amazon were the […]
I’ve had my hands on an OT book for the past few weeks by Glen Gillen called “Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach.” The book has already improved my confidence as a clinician working with such a large population of strokes. In this post, I’ll share with you why it’s such a great resource if you’re […]
How many times have you been to the doctor and they basically ignore you to type on the computer while you just sit there? It can be infuriating if it happens every time you have an appointment. Unfortunately, this is a common situation enabled by point of service (POS) documentation. As occupational therapists, we have […]