In general, what makes a good job great – with money aside? (Occupational therapists make quite good wages in case you are wondering.) Is it the flexibility? The variety? The sense of accomplishment? To help and advocate for others? Your community? In my opinion, occupational therapy and checks all of these boxes. Flexibility Want to … Read more
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” — Muhammad Ali Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? – For the greater good, to reach your full Maslow’s hierarchy of self-actualization? For Pre-OT shadowing hours? To build your resume? All of the above? Look no further than this post. I wrote … Read more
Are you a Pre-OT and having a tough time deciding which occupational therapy schools to apply to? There are so many! What factors should you consider? I go over a few common things to consider, but more importantly, the MOST important things to consider that I WISH I KNEW when choosing an occupational therapy school. … Read more
Introduction This detailed guide will provide you with tips, do’s, don’ts, examples, and other helpful things along the way to write your personal statement for OT school. You may be thinking: Where do I even start with writing a personal statement? Maybe I can look for some more examples online. My story does not … Read more
Background Choosing your major is a major decision. It can affect your job prospects and your future. Does this mean that if you study for a degree that may seem unrelated to occupational therapy that your life is over? Not really. In fact, many of my peers in my cohort had a variety of majors … Read more
This is the story behind Jeff’s aka OTDUDE’s acceptance as a Pre-OT student and his journey to becoming an occupational therapist. Profile OT Program: Dominican University of CA Graduate Location: Bay Area, CA University & Major: Chemistry, B.S. – University of CA, Davis Work history: 2 years EMT Hobbies: blogging, cats & dogs, board games, … Read more
Exploring an Occupational Therapy Career Shadowing serves two purposes. First, it allows you to immerse yourself in the job of what occupational therapists do. You are in the real working environment of occupational therapists. For students considering a career as an occupational therapist, shadowing is one of the best ways to get an idea … Read more
Background Are you looking to apply for an Occupational Therapy program in the San Francisco Bay Area? If you are a California native, it would make the most sense to attend an Occupational Therapy Program in the state to reduce tuition and out-of-state living expenses. This post will highlight my top 3 picks for occupational … Read more
Work hours: 08:00-04:30 07:45 Check-in at personal locker Get work phone Finish checking personal phone Use restroom 08:00 Clock in Receive patient’s list (average 6 patients a day) Begin chart review Treatment planning Collaborate with team Check e-mail 08:15 Pause work for daily huddle: Daily reflection Kudos Safety concerns Get briefed on any acute patient … Read more
Occupational Therapist’s Role Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Work Contexts Face-to-Face Discussions Contact With Others Physical Proximity Indoors, Environmentally Controlled Electronic Mail Tasks Complete and maintain necessary records. Test … Read more