As an occupational therapy student, I remember being completely overwhelmed by all the different practice settings where an OT can work. In particular, I had trouble discerning between inpatient hospitals (also known as acute care hospitals) and acute rehab hospitals. In my head, I used those words interchangeably until I finally learned more detail behind […]
Frequently, I’m asked by new occupational therapists and OT students what a typical day is like working as an occupational therapist in the inpatient rehab setting. While there’s not a quick way to answer this question, I figured it will be helpful to at least lay out what happens in a “normal” day for me. […]
Are you a new occupational therapy graduate or a current OT student wondering which adult OT setting will be the best fit for you once you graduate? There are many OT settings for you to choose from, and it can be tempting to jump into the first place that calls you back for an interview. […]
If you’re looking for occupational therapy group treatment ideas for your adult rehab patients, you’ve come to the right place! With group therapy becoming more commonplace in subacute and acute rehab settings, we wanted to share our favorite functional group treatment ideas that will benefit each participant. First, When is Group Therapy Appropriate? If you’re […]
Are you an OT practitioner new to inpatient rehab? And are you looking for quality continuing education courses? I want to share the 13 best MedBridge Rehab Continuing Education courses to help you feel confident in the inpatient rehab setting. These courses are perfect for inpatient rehab occupational therapists and COTAs, and they’re created to help […]
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 […]