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 […]
The title says it all. The physical therapy licensure compact was recently passed with a total of 10 states participating and 7 more states coming soon. What better time than now to start pushing for our own occupational therapy licensure compact. This OT compact needs to happen! What Is a Licensure Compact? First off, if you […]
Are you an occupational therapist or COTA new to the acute care setting and wondering “What should I bring with me?” Don’t fret, because for this post I’ve compiled the top “must-haves” for the setting. I created this list from my favorite items along with suggestions from my acute care coworkers and OTs from the My OT Spot […]
If you’re in your level II fieldwork, you will likely have to come up with an in-service idea which is a presentation or project you’re responsible for at the end of the semester. Deciding on an in-service idea for your OT fieldwork can be a daunting challenge. Fieldwork flies by whether you’e a student or […]