The following article is a guest post from Kathleen Ponce, OTR/L. Kate has been an occupational therapist for nearly 5 years and has worked in a variety of settings. She is passionate about helping individuals overcome mental and physical obstacles in order to improve their quality of life. In addition to her clinical work, Kate […]
I’ve written a few articles covering how to study for the National Board Certification for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) exam, including “How I Passed the NBCOT On My First Try (and You Can Too!).” If you haven’t checked that article out and are studying for the boards, definitely hop on over to it to read about […]
When I was discovering occupational therapy as a career, I was super familiar with what occupational therapists did in inpatient rehab settings, and was somewhat aware that OTs worked with kids in schools. I’d heard of occupational therapists working in patients’ home settings as well, but looking back, I really didn’t know anything about this […]
PRN occupational therapy: There is a lot to say about it, and because I’ve been a PRN (or per diem) occupational therapist for over five years now, I really wanted to share my PRN experiences (the good AND the bad). In this article, I cover both the pros and cons of working as a PRN […]
If you enjoy working with infants, young children, and families, early intervention occupational therapy may be the right fit for you! Early intervention occupational therapy provides a means for the family and therapist to connect and address the needs of the family and child as a whole. We’ll go into more of what this looks […]
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!) […]
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 […]
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 likely plunging into the job search in anticipation to pay off your student loans and to make a name for yourself in the clinical world. Rightfully so, it is an […]
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 […]