For an occupational therapist in the U.S., job opportunities are abundant. Earlier this year, Time magazine named Occupational Therapy one of the top 5 most in-demand jobs right now. With so many opportunities, you have the privilege of being selective and there’s less pressure to accept the first standing offer. [...] Read More

As a new graduate with a master’s degree in occupational therapy, you want to find a position in which you’d not only be fulfilled at the end of the day, but where you’d have the opportunity to explore new treatments and techniques to help clients. [...] Read More

When we as therapists get hyper-focused on our “thing”  (pediatric feeding, head – trauma, dementia, etc.) we often miss the big picture. For instance, you come up with a treatment plan that looked appropriate just one week ago.  Then you see the patients and they look and sound suddenly worse or much better. [...] Read More

Whether 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

Whether 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

One of the top questions for occupational therapists is “How is occupational therapy different from physical therapy?” [...] Read More

When 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

As 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

Occupational therapists (OTs) can practice in a variety of settings, from community-based to more institutionalized environments. Typically, the specific population receiving OT determines the type of setting where services are provided. [...] Read More