If you’re looking for occupational therapy group treatment ideas for your adult rehab patients, you’ve come to the right place! With group therapy becoming more commonplace in subacute and acute rehab settings, we wanted to share our favorite functional group treatment ideas that will benefit each participant. First, When is Group Therapy Appropriate? If you’re […]
Have you ever wondered about the role of OT in skilled nursing facilities, or SNFs? If so, this article is for you! We’ll dive into what a SNF is, what an occupational therapist SNF position entails, and what types of patients OTs typically see at SNFs. We will also include some tips for OTs and […]
If I had to pick one and only one textbook or resource to use as both a student and as a new occupational therapy practitioner, I would hands-down 100% pick the Occupational Therapy Toolkit (currently in its 7th edition). It is written and illustrated by occupational therapist Cheryl Hall, an OT with over 30 years of experience. […]
Congratulations! You have finally graduated from your OT program and are approaching your NBCOT test dates. In the midst of your intense studies, you are likely plunging into the job search in anticipation to pay off your student loans and to make a name for yourself in the clinical world. Rightfully so, it is an […]
Telehealth, also known as teletherapy, is becoming an exciting new avenue for providing occupational therapy services in a variety of settings. For those not entirely familiar with telehealth, what is it? Telehealth, as defined by The Center for Connected Health Policy, “Encompasses a broad variety of technologies and tactics to deliver virtual medical, health, and […]
If you’re new to discovering the awesome career path of occupational therapy and are curious about all of the different occupational therapy settings you can work in, look no further. There are so many settings to choose from, whether it’s providing occupational therapy services in a hospital, rehab facility, clinic, school, in the patient’s own […]
In recent years, mindfulness and meditation have become increasingly common household terms. In a stressed out nation, we are constantly seeking ways to calm our inner anxieties and relieve our depression. And as the focus toward organic and natural living has continued to increase, so has the desire for us to use more natural means […]