Leading up to Interview Practice, practice, practice interview questions Speaking out loud In front of a miror, an audience, your cat, or record yourself Pay attention to volume, tone, speech rate Your smile Your posture Your non-verbal language (fidgeting) Research the employer Company mission, values (pro tip: can be used as talking points during your … Read more
An Occupational Therapist’s Guide to Retirement Planning – New Grad Guide for How to Save for Retirement How much should an occupational therapist save for retirement? It depends on where you live and the cost of living, future family planning, whether you will leave a trust, when you plan to retire, how long you expect … Read more
Stay healthy and get paid/discounted purchases! This year, these retailers are offering gift cards/cash for getting the flu shot: Target – (inside of target) CVS, Longs Drugs, MinuteClinic : $5 CVS (standalone store) – $5 off $25 purchase Publix Grocery – $10 Safeway – Save 10% Do your research for your local area before going … Read more
Congratulations on your next big step! Here are some helpful hints to help you prepare for ARU. Familiarize yourself with: (in no particular order) Common conditions and treatment planning for them (and their progression): Neuro: CVA, TBI Ortho/trauma: fracture healing times, amputations Cardiac: protocols & scales (RPE) Pulmonary: COPD etc. Various transfers sequences, and equipment … 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
Cite as you write. Do not procrastinate and do this at the end. Cite as you write! Trust me, I’ve procrastinated and it is very tedious. Search for the same article (or start your search – highly recommended) on Google Scholar Click on the quote (“) button below the description of the search result (between … Read more
Disclaimer: otdude.com is in no way affiliated with the resources mentioned in this post. General Information NBCOT certification is granted for a three-year period. Earn 36 units during your three-year renewal cycle. $65 renewal fee (online) See the NBCOT Renewal Handbook Your state’s licensure requirements will vary California’s first renewal requirements are waived. In the … Read more
Capstone was one of the most challenging, but rewarding group projects that I participated in. Some of you may be just beginning, in the middle of, or completing your capstone. If you are nowhere near starting your capstone project yet: kindly bookmark this post, take a breath and go do some other stuff. This post … Read more
