Big news from the My OT Spot team! My husband Brad (AKA the My OT Spot tech whiz/guru) and I just left our home in Atlanta for our unofficial My OT Spot tour! We’re traveling across the U.S. in a teardrop RV… and we want to meet you! Why are we doing this? It’s been […]
Applying to occupational therapy schools can be a challenge. There’s a lot to figure out, including learning the ins and outs of the main application system, the Occupational Therapist Centralized Application Service (also known as OTCAS). While not all occupational therapy schools use OTCAS, there is a large number that do, and choosing schools that use […]
I’m really excited to share this home modifications guest post, written by Maria Lindbergh, MOT, ECHM, OTR/L. Maria is a home modifications OT and the owner of Stay At Home Solutions, which provides occupational therapy services to assist people in living independently in their home in the Kansas City area. Her business also features a blog […]
According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA, 2010), almost 2 million older adults per year end up in an emergency room due to a fall. Out of those 2 million, 15,000 die from their injuries. That equals 1 death every 35 minutes as a direct result of a fall. As occupational therapists, we play […]
Activity analysis is the central function of occupational therapy. It is what makes us OTs. Do you ever think about why and how you analyze activities? Is it something that is just automatic for you, or do you use a formal system? How often do you use activity analysis to prove that your treatments are […]
If you’ve arrived at this blog post, you may have searched “Didn’t get into OT school” and are looking for some solutions, a path forward, or even encouragement. Well, you’re in luck because this article will provide you with just that. Because here’s the thing… Applying to occupational therapy school is hard. You already know […]
If you’re a new therapist considering working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), there are several important factors to look at before taking the job. While there are great skilled nursing facilities to work for, there are also many facilities that can challenge ethical boundaries and take advantage of new graduates. Because this is more […]