It might come as a shock to you, but I recently got a new job in acute care at the regional hospital in my area! It's kind of crazy to think, especially since I was so focused on pediatrics for so long! But acute care has always been an interest of mine, and I even … Continue reading From Pediatrics to Acute Care
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Pelvic Floor Therapy with Sierra, DPT
On my recent trip to O'ahu to visit my sister I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Sierra, a physical therapist and her husband! Sierra and her little family live in the heart of O'ahu and when she isn't caring for her two littles (one of which is diagnosed with spina bifida), she … Continue reading Pelvic Floor Therapy with Sierra, DPT
2022 Pediatric Therapist Gift-Guide
It's that time of year again y'all, and you might be wondering what to get your favorite pediatric occupational therapist! Welp, I'm here to help you out - as a pediatric occupational therapist, here are some things I've needed, or wanted to make work-life easier or more comfortable, and a couple of things that are … Continue reading 2022 Pediatric Therapist Gift-Guide
Getting Your First Job
Hey y'all! For my first post in a while, I'm bringing to you an interview series compiled into one post about getting your first job. I interviewed a few new graduate OTs who share their experiences finding their first job and what the job market looks like out there! I will also be sharing my … Continue reading Getting Your First Job
1 Year as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
I cannot believe that I have been working for a full year... Starting out as the only OT at a speech therapy clinic was super intimidating! I didn't know whether it was a naïve choice, whether my confidence was just me trying to prove myself, or I truly thought I could make a difference. Let … Continue reading 1 Year as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist
5 Reasons to Become an Occupational Therapist
Deciding on a future career is definitely nerve-wracking. It took me a long time to figure out what I wanted to do, and it ranged from becoming a dentist, a pediatrician, a heart surgeon, a brain surgeon, a filmmaker/artist, an equine veterinarian, a physical therapist, then finally an OT! I've been working as a pediatric … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Become an Occupational Therapist
The CNS Course: My Experience
When I embarked on a new blog series about 2 years ago, interviewing clinicians with specialty certifications, I never expected that one of the credentialing institutes would ever read the interview, comment on the post, and then invite me to take their almost $1,000 course for free- no strings attached. Shortly after posting an interview … Continue reading The CNS Course: My Experience
Therapist-Approved Holiday Gifts for Kids
Now that the holidays are coming up, I've had a lot of parents reach out and ask what gifts they should be considering for their children - so my boss (an amazing speech therapist) and I compiled a list of toys that work on various aspects of physical development and cognition/language development! It can definitely … Continue reading Therapist-Approved Holiday Gifts for Kids
3 Months In… Life As A New-Grad Pediatric OT
Hey guys! It's been a while haha, remember when I made a goal this year to post one blog every week? Yeah, working full-time has definitely changed my goals and priorities! While it feels weird being away from social media, posting almost daily, and sharing almost every part of my life with thousands of people … Continue reading 3 Months In… Life As A New-Grad Pediatric OT
Life as a New Grad Pediatric OT
What is up my friends?! Long time no type. Life has been hectic for me as of late for a few reasons - mainly starting my new job (!) as well as moving to a new city and then moving from an apartment in that city into a house! Regardless of the craziness of the … Continue reading Life as a New Grad Pediatric OT
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