Are you new to physical agent modalities, also known as PAMs? The use of physical agent modalities was controversial in the profession of occupational therapy for many years. But, as professional roles and licensure acts were passed, the use of these modalities by OTs was clarified and approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). […]
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 […]
I’m excited to share to share this travel therapist interview and Q&A with travel occupational therapist (and my OT school classmate!) Cheryl Mendoza, OTR/L. In our interview, Cheryl shares why she began traveling as a new grad and offers lots of tips for both new and seasoned occupational therapists interested in travel therapy. Before we […]
To continue our series on travel therapy, I wanted to provide some more information on probably the biggest topic on everyone’s minds: pay. Travel therapist pay is usually placed into two different categories: taxed and untaxed. But, regardless of what any recruiter might tell you, qualifying for this untaxed pay unfortunately isn’t as easy as checking […]
I’ve heard from many different therapists how hard it is to find a good, reputable splinting guide. I started doing some digging and found a few available online for purchase, but to be absolutely sure this one is the best, I consulted with multiple hand therapists to get their expert opinion. They all agreed on what […]
Whether you’re a new grad or seasoned therapist nearing retirement, you’ve probably been curious about travel therapy at some point in your career. It’s hard not to see the flashy promises of doubling your salary and beautiful pictures of exotic locales and wonder if becoming a travel occupational therapist could be right for you. While […]
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 […]
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 […]