Everyone has different reasons for why they became interested in the field of occupational therapy. But there’s one thing we all have in common when it comes to our careers… We need to get paid! While compensation should not be the #1 motivation for getting into a field, it is certainly a factor that should […]
So, you made it through the grueling and exhausting process of applying to occupational therapy (OT) school and you got accepted; you deserve a HUGE congratulations (and maybe even a vacation)! Over the course of applying, I’m sure friends and family asked endless times, “What exactly is occupational therapy?” At times I feel like I […]
For this “Day in the Life” article, we’re very excited to share what it’s like working in OT teletherapy, featuring teletherapist Rachel Morris, OTR/L. Thanks, Rachel, for sharing your insight and experience! In 1990, I started my career as an occupational therapist. Throughout my career, I gained firsthand experience in working with teams and collaborating […]
One of the most common and important questions any new occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant wants to know is, “How do I get my occupational therapy license in my state?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always as simple as one might think. The process for getting your state occupational therapy license itself is not that […]
Looking for a list of the best occupational therapy podcasts? Well, you’ve come to the right place! I’m a HUGE fan of podcasts in general, since they’re so easy to listen to while driving, walking the dog, working out, cleaning, and so on. I also love learning on the go, and listening to quality occupational […]
We’re really excited to continue our Day in the Life series featuring certified hand therapist Emi Ito, OTR/L, CHT. In this article, Emi shares what a day in the life is like working as an outpatient hand therapist as well as helpful information for anyone interested in working in hand therapy. Hand Therapy Settings Hand […]
One of the scariest parts of becoming a travel therapist is facing the potential of moving to a completely new city where you don’t know anyone. And while I think that solo travel is an important milestone that everyone should experience at some point in their lives, travel therapy doesn’t have to be an endeavor […]
Now that you’ve finished up your schooling and fieldwork, you’re ready to start the job search process. Once you find your ideal job, though, you don’t have a chance of getting it without an official occupational therapy resume that makes you stand out. With many applicants fighting over one position, you need to do everything […]
If your OT school was anything like mine, the importance of occupation-based and evidence-based practice was drilled into your head on a near-daily basis. While a variety of interventions were discussed, ones that had hard data to support their efficacy were exalted, whereas other, older interventions may have fallen out of favor. So when I […]
This post was originally published on April 1, 2016 and updated on August 26, 2019. Hooray! You finally got a call back from your dream occupational therapy position after sending out what feels like a hundred resumes and are ready for your first OT job interview! This is great news since the company is definitely […]