MedBridge online continuing education has become one of the most powerful and widely used resources in the healthcare industry, all in under 10 years. The company is consistently creating some of the most high-quality educational content the healthcare industry has ever seen, and they’re actively working towards their mission of improving the lives of patients […]
Activity analysis is a key function of occupational therapy. It is what makes us occupational therapists. As an OT, 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 […]
Whether you are a new grad or seasoned therapist, mentorship in your occupational therapy career will have a meaningful and lasting impact. Making connections with other OTs throughout your professional lifespan sets the stage for best practice and can ignite career driving passion. If finding mentors is a priority for you, there’s no doubt that […]
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 […]
When you’re new to working with patients affected by acquired or traumatic brain injuries, it can be challenging, exciting, and even stressful as an OT student or new occupational therapy practitioner. This is especially true if you have not been exposed to many of these types of patient or any cognitive interventions for traumatic brain […]
Finding free cognitive assessments that are applicable for occupational therapists can be a challenge when you’re in a time crunch or new to the field. As you may have found, rehab settings don’t always have these easily on hand when you’re in need of assessing a patient’s cognition during an evaluation or treatment. Because of […]
Documentation can be a pretty intimidating class in OT school. But the reality of writing an occupational therapy SOAP note, and other documentation, in the clinic is actually a lot simpler than it sounds. The main goal of any kind of documentation is to keep a record of the patient’s progress toward their goals and […]
If you’re looking for occupational therapy group treatment ideas for your adult rehab patients (for any rehab setting), you’ve come to the right place! With group therapy becoming more commonplace in long term care, subacute and acute rehab settings, we wanted to share our favorite functional group treatment ideas that will benefit each participant. First, […]
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 just starting out your OT career and are looking for information about the best paying states for occupational therapists? Maybe you have years of experience and are looking for a change in scenery and a better pay grade? No matter where you are on your OT job search journey, you’ve come to the […]