Picture this… You’ve been waiting at the doctor’s office for about 45 minutes, despite arriving on time for your appointment. When you’re finally called back, a nurse takes your vitals and then shows you to an exam room where you wait even longer. When you finally see the doctor, he spends about 5 minutes asking […]
There are two types of people in the world: those that when I tell them that I’m an occupational therapist a glossy look comes over their face, and those that nod along like they know exactly what I’m talking about. Okay, maybe there’s a third type of person who actually does know what occupational therapy […]
When the clock strikes midnight on April 1st, I’m grateful for many things. I’m grateful for a day full of whimsical pranks and silly news articles that I can use to trick to my friends. I’m grateful that spring is coming into full force, with the landscapes around me turning a lush shade of green […]
As occupational therapists, addressing activities of daily living, or ADLs, is often our bread and butter. It’s easy to see that things like being able to take a shower, getting dressed in the morning, or even just feeding yourself are integral to living a fulfilling life. Anyone who has experienced difficulty in these areas knows […]
We’re really excited to feature this article written by school-based occupational therapist Devon Breithart, OTR/L. In the article, Devon shares what a day in the life is like for her working as an occupational therapist in the school system. When I first started OT school, I had a lot of questions. But the most persistent […]
If your occupational therapy program was anything like mine, the importance of occupation-based and evidence-based practice was drilled into your head on a near-daily basis. While a variety of interventions were discussed, ones that had hard data to support their efficacy were exalted, whereas other, older interventions may have fallen out of favor. So when […]
Occupational therapy is such a rewarding profession. There’s not a day that passes that I question if I made the right decision when I went to grad school, and most occupational therapists I speak with feel the same way. However, there is the undeniable fact that this experience comes with a price: most of us […]
One of the scariest parts of becoming a travel therapist is facing the potential of moving to a completely new city where you don’t know anyone. And while I think that solo travel is an important milestone that everyone should experience at some point in their lives, travel therapy doesn’t have to be an endeavor […]
While I love being an occupational therapist, the costs of it can certainly add up over time. Once you account for state licensure, NBCOT fees, continuing education, CPR training, TB tests, flu shots, and uniforms, it’s hard to reserve any funds for much else, especially as a new grad. So when AOTA (American Occupational Therapy […]
When the notion of travel therapy first crossed my mind in 2015, I had many competing thoughts that quietly attempted to put it to rest: I will miss my friends and family too badly. I’m afraid of moving to a new place and not liking it. I like the community I’m building here. Travel therapy […]