Have you heard rehab-related job titles – such as occupational therapy aide, rehab aide, occupational therapy assistant, and occupational therapist – and feel unclear on the differences? Or perhaps you have heard that securing a job as an OT aide or rehab aide is a good way to gain invaluable experience before applying to OT […]
We’re so thrilled 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. To learn more about Devon and what it’s like working as a school-based OT, be sure […]
In case you aren’t already aware, occupational therapy graduate programs are getting more and more competitive each year. Most OT programs will get hundreds of first-round applicants, with only ~30-50 spots available. And according to Indiana University’s Health Professions and Prelaw Center, most healthcare graduate programs will interview 2-3 times the number of open spaces […]
Even though occupational therapy is a relatively new healthcare profession compared to other medical fields, the history of occupational therapy has a rich backstory. Even if you aren’t a history buff, understanding how occupational therapy originated can help to develop a stronger sense of professional identity. This can help us all feel more connected to […]
Are you interested in becoming an occupational therapist? After being an occupational therapist for over seven years now and having worked in multiple adult-based rehab settings, I want to share with you 7 things I really wish I knew before becoming an occupational therapist. This list is not meant to scare you away from becoming […]
What are the best pre-occupational therapy undergraduate majors to choose from? If you’re seriously considering occupational therapy as a career, there are many undergraduate majors to choose from before you start grad school for occupational therapy. Because of this, I wanted to lay out 7 great undergraduate options to choose from prior to getting your Master’s […]
Patients receiving therapy in a rehab setting might not always be able to tell you the difference between occupational therapy vs. physical therapy, which might be surprising considering the massive impact each therapy can have on their lives and their independence. Even though occupational therapy and physical therapy are two distinct healthcare professions, many people […]
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 […]
If you’ve been practicing occupational therapy for a few years, it’s totally normal to feel a bit burned out from time to time. A great way to feel recharged about occupational therapy is to take yourself back to why you became an OT practitioner in the first place. It’s also fun to read about others’ […]
If you’re an occupational therapist, you are likely destined to forever answer the question, “So what exactly is occupational therapy?” The old joke from patients goes, “But I don’t need a job!” And while I have only heard that come out of a patient’s mouth a couple of times in over a decade of clinical […]