Today’s article is a guest post from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) showcasing the AOTF St. Catherine Challenge and what it does to help expand and support OT research. For more information about AOTF, be sure to check out our additional article, How AOTF is Building Evidence to Improve OT Practice and Health. Today’s […]
This is a guest post from ergonomics occupational therapist Kirsten Beshay, OTR/L. We want to give a huge thanks to Kirsten for sharing her insight on how to get a job in ergonomics! I’m an occupational therapy practitioner (OTP) who transitioned from working in an acute inpatient setting to a corporate ergonomics position. Making the […]
For today’s article, we’re featuring this guest post of a day in the life of ergonomics occupational therapist Kirsten Beshay, OTR/L. We want to give a huge thanks to Kirsten for sharing her experiences with tips to get started in ergonomics OT. Like this day in the life article? Be sure to also check out […]
If you’re looking for occupational therapy schools that don’t require the GRE for acceptance, you’ve come to the right place! I know you’ve already got a lot on your plate when it comes to meeting your OT school application requirements. If you haven’t done great on the GRE despite your best efforts or you just […]
For this “Day in the Life” article, we’re very excited to share what it’s like working in OT teletherapy, featuring teletherapist Rachel Morris, OTR/L. Huge thanks to Rachel for sharing her insight and experience working in telehealth! In 1990, I started my career as an occupational therapist. Throughout my career, I gained firsthand experience in […]
Wow, it’s been six years since I wrote this article (when I was basically still a new OT grad)! I thought about totally reworking the whole thing, but I think it’s fun to keep it close to it’s original format to see what OT interventions worked for me “back in the day.” That being said, […]
When you’re in the process of becoming an occupational therapist, you will probably hear a lot about how in demand OTs are. Based on the numbers, OTs are in demand, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, which states job growth is expected to increase 17% from 2020 through 2030, which they note to […]
How many times have you wished your job had pre-printed, free home exercise program handouts? If you aren’t one of the lucky OT practitioners that has easy to access HEP handouts, this list is for you! There are overwhelming amounts of search results on Google that may or may not even be relevant to you, […]
Looking for a list of the best occupational therapy podcasts? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a HUGE fan of podcasts in general, since they’re so easy to listen to while driving, walking the dog, working out, cleaning, and so on. I also love learning on the go, and listening to quality occupational […]
We’re thrilled to feature this guest post from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) to showcase the great work this non-profit does for the OT profession (and you) with ways we can all help support this crucial organization! Evidence-based practice has transformed occupational therapy and the need for more evidence grows every day. Since 1965, […]