If you have an interest in becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, investigating if your interest can blossom into a passion is the first step. Occupational therapists who work with children must have a love for the job, as emotional connection is a foundation for serving children. If you are considering starting out in pediatric occupational […]
Once you become a parent, you immediately begin the endless worry cycle of always providing everything your child could possibly need. For most people, resources for the typical day to day needs of a child are readily available. We also find friends and family who have older children and who have been through stages ahead […]
For today’s Day in the Life article, we’re very excited to feature Jamie Schreckler, OTR/L’s day in the life as an in-home pediatric occupational therapist. Jamie has worked in pediatrics for over 20 years and has since started her own private practice in in-home pediatrics. We can’t wait to share what her day looks like! […]
For today’s guest post by pediatric occupational therapist Jamie Schreckler, OTR/L, we’ll be sharing these five best in-home sensory play tools that your pediatric clients’ parents can use in their homes, that they likely already own! If you’re an OT new to pediatric home health, you can also use these items without needing to buy […]
For today’s post, we’re sharing Jamie Schreckler, OTR/L’s day in the life as a pediatric outpatient OT. For our full Day in the Life series, featuring so many occupational therapists in a wide variety of settings, find the whole series here. Working in the outpatient pediatric occupational therapy clinic setting is a fun and fast […]
If you have decided pediatric occupational therapy is where your heart lies, determining where you would like to start this journey is the next step. In this article, we will dissect all of the different pediatric occupational therapy settings as well as considerations within the varied practice areas of pediatric OT. We will also help […]
Whether you are a new grad or seasoned therapist, mentorship in your occupational therapy career will have a meaningful and lasting impact. Making connections with other OTs throughout your professional lifespan sets the stage for best practice and can ignite career driving passion. If finding mentors is a priority for you, there’s no doubt that […]