Making First Impressions as an OT

September 11th, 2014 by

occupational therapy for a broken fingerWhether you’re meeting a new client or taking on a new occupational therapy job, a first impression can make all of the difference. Often, OTs work with more than just the client, so it’s important to make a good impression to everyone involved right off the bat. [...] Read More

5 Tips for Occupational Therapists at a New Job

September 2nd, 2014 by

new occupational therapy jobWhether you’re a new graduate or a seasoned occupational therapist changing jobs, a new work setting can be exciting yet challenging. Here are a few tips to ease your transition and start off on a positive foot. [...] Read More

How is Occupational Therapy Different from Physical Therapy?

August 28th, 2014 by

Occupational Therapist vs. Physical TherapistOne of the top questions for occupational therapists is “How is occupational therapy different from physical therapy?” [...] Read More

Occupational Therapy is More than Learning How to Eat Again

August 21st, 2014 by

OT exercising with a patientWhen you tell people you’re an occupational therapist, their first question is probably, “What exactly do you do?” (perhaps after their attempt to clarify, “Oh so you help people get jobs, right?”). [...] Read More

Emerging Practice Areas in Occupational Therapy

August 19th, 2014 by

Occupational Therapists Have Emerging PracticesAs an occupational therapist, you provide a skilled service, and yet can do so many different types of work with your degree. You’re trained in anatomy, human development and activity analysis, preparing you to work in an array of environments. [...] Read More