The Person-Environment-Occupation Performance (PEOP) model is an important framework used in occupational therapy to guide therapists’ assessment, intervention, and evaluation of client-centered care. It was first developed in 1985 (and last revised in 2015) by Carolyn Baum and Charles Christiansen during the time when the biomedical model was widely used in Western medicine. The biomedical […]
When I originally wrote this post on productivity way back as a new OT grad in 2016, I thought that being a productive occupational therapist was one of the top things that made me a “good” OT. I now know that being being productive is not the most important thing we need to focus on […]
We all know how difficult it can be to shop for someone, whether it’s a friend, family member, or acquaintance. For some, it may be a dad who already has it all, or a sibling who’s really picky. You may even have an excessively minimalistic friend who has sworn off gifts altogether. What’s even harder […]
When working in healthcare, you may hear horror stories of what can happen when there is a dispute or medical error with a patient and their healthcare provider. Some malpractice stories are worse than others, but these types of situations can get very complicated and costly when lawyers get involved. While these situations are not […]
If you’re in the process of becoming an occupational therapist, you probably already know that the tuition costs of OT school can be steep, whether you opt for a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Occupational therapy certainly isn’t a field that’s all about the money, but instead about making a positive difference in peoples’ […]
Occupational therapy school seems to be getting more competitive each year, with more people discovering the amazing field of occupational therapy. If your goal is to get into an OT graduate program, it’s important to not only know what the OT school prerequisites are that you will need to apply, but also what the typical […]
With summer around the corner, have you been strongly considering pursuing travel therapy as a new grad but you aren’t sure if it’s the “right” choice? If so, this post is for you! You may have been told in school that new therapy grads should wait to get a year of experience before becoming a […]
We have published several prior articles about occupational therapy licensing, and I sometimes get asked questions about NBCOT certification renewals as well. I haven’t written about this yet, so I wanted to compile a list of several frequently asked questions with answers that I found through my research while writing this article, and while I […]
When I first became an OT, I spent the first year and a half of my career working solely in inpatient rehab, and during that experience I wrote my first day in the life article all about what a typical inpatient rehab day looks like for me. After that first year and a half, I […]
Are you looking for the best shoes for occupational therapists? Well, you’ve come to the right place! The right footwear is crucial for therapists, no matter what setting you’re in. Your job as an occupational therapist is likely to keep you on your feet for most of the day. Therapy professions can be quite physically-demanding, […]