As occupational therapists, addressing activities of daily living, or ADLs, is often our bread and butter. It’s easy to see that things like being able to take a shower, getting dressed in the morning, or even just feeding yourself are integral to living a fulfilling life. Anyone who has experienced difficulty in these areas knows […]
According to The National Cancer Institute, the number of people living beyond a cancer diagnosis reached nearly 14.5 million in 2014 and is expected to rise to almost 19 million by 2024. If you are an occupational therapist working in inpatient rehab, acute care, home health, or even outpatient settings, you will likely treat patients […]
In this post, I’m excited for Occupational Therapist, Paige Hays, to share her experience of transitioning from traditional OT into starting her own online home modifications business. Paige is from the Twin Cities in Minnesota, she is the mother of 2 girls, an avid DIY-er, and a highly skilled and experienced OT. She specializes in […]
There are an estimated 282,000 people in the U.S. who currently have a spinal cord injury (National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center: Facts and Figures at a Glance, 2016). If you’re a practitioner working with one of the many patients with a spinal cord injury (SCI), you know the diagnosis presents unique challenges. Depending on […]
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 plunging into the job search in anticipation to pay off your exorbitant student loans and to make a name for yourself in the clinical world. Rightfully so, it is an […]
Starting out as an new occupational therapist presents many huge challenges. From learning the ins and outs of treatments to documenting, and time management…it can feel like there’s no end to all the new things you need to know. One of the most difficult skills to master as a new occupational therapist is transfer training during […]
I consider myself to have been pretty lucky entering the workforce as an occupational therapy new grad. I spent the first year and a half of my career working solely in inpatient rehab, and during that experience I wrote a post about what a typical inpatient rehab day looks like for me. For the past […]
Have you ever wondered, “What else can I do with my occupational therapy degree that is not direct patient care?” Whether you’re just curious about alternate career paths, are looking for a break from the physically demanding hospital or SNF settings, or if you’re just feeling burned out, this post will offer you some common alternative […]
Telehealth is becoming an exciting new avenue for providing occupational therapy services in a variety of settings. So what is telehealth? As defined by The Center for Connected Health Policy… “Telehealth encompasses a broad variety of technologies and tactics to deliver virtual medical, health, and education services.” Telehealth is not a service in and of itself, […]
In many adult rehab settings, you will encounter patients with cognitive impairments resulting in decreased memory. This of course affects quality of life and provides everyday challenges for the patient and their caregivers. Thankfully, as an OT, you’re well-equipped to address this. This post shares my favorite memory aids for cognitive impairments that will help make […]