Starting out as an OT student or new occupational therapy practitioner presents many challenges. From learning the ins and outs of appropriate treatments to documentation, to time management…it can sometimes feel like there’s no end to all of the new things you need to know! One of the most difficult skills to master as a […]
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 therapy assistant (OTA) thinking about making the transition into becoming an occupational therapist (OTR), you’ll first need to figure out which OTA to OTR bridge program will be the best fit for you. There’s a lot to consider including (but not limited to) cost, location, program flexibility (for the working COTAs!) […]
I was first inspired to write this post about interventions for unilateral neglect as I was remembering my first evaluation with this condition on my own after I was working at my first job out of OT school. I realized that it was much more of a challenge for me to figure out on-the-spot optimal […]
If you’re an occupational therapy student or OT practitioner, you’re probably well aware of the difficulties of goal writing. Adult-based occupational therapist Mandy Chamberlain, OTR/L, knows the feeling all too well. So she decided to create two great OT goal writing resources to help solve this problem. These resources include an all-inclusive guide (the OT […]
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. […]
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 […]
One of things I love most about being an occupational therapist is the huge diversity in our scope of practice. Bridging the gap between physical therapy and speech pathology, we truly get the best of both worlds and are able to dip our hands into orthopedic conditions as well as cognitive impairments (via neuro rehab). […]