Wow! It’s already 2017 and as our gift from the American Medical Association, we have new CPT evaluation codes to try to figure out while still recovering from the holidays. So to ring in the new year, I decided write a post to help crack the new codes. I compiled as many resources as I […]
I’ve had my hands on an OT book for the past few weeks by Glen Gillen called “Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach.” The book has already improved my confidence as a clinician working with such a large population of strokes. In this post, I’ll share with you why it’s such a great resource if you’re […]
How many times have you been to the doctor and they basically ignore you to type on the computer while you just sit there? It can be infuriating if it happens every time you have an appointment. Unfortunately, this is a common situation enabled by point of service (POS) documentation. As occupational therapists, we have […]
This post is a guest post written by Brittany Conners, OTR/L, a practicing Occupational Therapist and the creator of SpOT Sessions, also known as (Sp)eak OT Sessions. Several weeks ago, I had the chance to meet Brittany and participate in one of her SpOT Sessions in Atlanta. I loved the concept so much that I […]
Patients refusing their occupational therapy can be one of the most challenging aspects of being an OT or COTA. We are constantly under pressure from the higher-ups to get our units in and maintain productivity. As a new OT, you may not be sure exactly how to make a call when you’re in this situation. At what […]
This is guest post written by Grant Mitchell, author of TheOTpreneur.com. Grant currently works in Acute Rehab and completed his Master’s thesis on using the Wii as a rehab intervention. We are happy to have him on the My OT Spot blog! ________________ Considering the rising cost of healthcare, consumer technology can often be an effective treatment […]
I’m excited to share with you all my first interview for My OT Spot with Isaac Bishof. Isaac is a PhD candidate at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and his focus is on Alzheimer’s disease research. Isaac is studying how a group of proteins influence Alzheimer’s disease. He and his team are looking at the molecular mechanism of […]
Lately, it seems like life’s stresses have been kicking into over drive. With work and life being extra crazy, I decided I needed to figure out ways to calm my mind and maintain a positive outlook, pronto! While meditation is awesome and definitely recommended (check out the free Calm app for this), I found that I just […]
Family education: One of the most important aspects of occupational therapy in the rehab setting. With such a high level of importance comes the big responsibility to remember everything. As a student or new grad, that can feel pretty scary. When I was new at family education, I would get super nervous around a patient’s family […]
When I started working in inpatient rehab, I felt totally clueless to all the conditions I was seeing. My favorite and most-used resource during that time was the Quick Reference Guide to Occupational Therapy by Kathlyn L. Reed. It has been massively useful at times when I need to look up something very specific fast. I use this book regularly and […]