Home Health with Spencer

In today's blog, we have Spencer, a 3rd year OTD student, sharing her experience in home health! Spencer gives well thought out answers to all of my questions on the ins and outs of home health. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to her through Instagram, linked at the bottom of … Continue reading Home Health with Spencer →

Acute Care with Maureen

Today on the blog, we have an interview with Maureen on her experience in acute care at a level 1 trauma center as a level 2 student. Maureen shares the highs and lows of this setting and her best advice! My name is Maureen and I just finished my final (woohoo!) fieldwork rotation in my … Continue reading Acute Care with Maureen →

Outpatient Adult Neuro with Haley

Today's interview is with Haley (who also runs @ThatNerdyNeuroOT on Instagram!). Haley will be sharing about her experience in outpatient adult neuro rehabilitation! My name is Haley and I run @thatnerdyneuroot. I just finished my 6 months of Level II Fieldworks and am currently studying for the NBCOT exam. I have a strong desire to work … Continue reading Outpatient Adult Neuro with Haley →

Pediatric ICU with Katelyn

Jumping back into the "Students in the Field" series, today we have Katelyn sharing about her experiences in the pediatric ICU, particularly with cardiac patients. This interview is so interesting, and Katelyn really dives deep into the highs and lows of pediatric acute care. Working in heavily medically-based settings can be so emotionally charged from … Continue reading Pediatric ICU with Katelyn →

Outpatient Pediatric Mental Health with Haley

My name is Haley Hoffman and I am a recent graduate earning my MS in Occupational Therapy in December 2020. I recently accepted a job offer and am currently practicing in a private outpatient developmental therapy-based pediatric clinic in the Chicagoland area. I am from a small town outside of Rockford, IL with only 3,000 … Continue reading Outpatient Pediatric Mental Health with Haley →

Hand Therapy with LaQuestis

I’m LaQuestis and I am a practitioner, fresh out of grad school- sort of. I’m from Ft. Lauderdale, FL but I have spent a lot of my time post high school in Charleston, SC. I currently work in acute care + outpatient adults, but I have not found my true niche yet. What setting are … Continue reading Hand Therapy with LaQuestis →

Hippotherapy with Allie

Today we have Allie (from @PatchesOfOT on Instagram) talking about her experience at her level 2 placement in hippotherapy! This is a special interest of mine as well, so I was so excited to get her perspective and advice on all things OT and horses! My name is Allie Watkins and I am a current … Continue reading Hippotherapy with Allie →

Outpatient Pediatrics with Anastasia

Hi! My name is Ana, and I am a new grad OTR/L from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I recently accepted an acute care position in Chicago, where I am originally from! What setting are you sharing about today and can you give a brief description of it? What qualifies a person to receive therapy in … Continue reading Outpatient Pediatrics with Anastasia →

Inpatient Psych with Karenna

Hi! My name is Karenna Lillo. I am currently an occupational therapy student who is just a few weeks away from being completely done with my 2nd Level II fieldwork in a school setting! I attend Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, WI. I am not entirely sure what setting I want to work in. I have … Continue reading Inpatient Psych with Karenna →

Skilled Nursing Facility with Amanda

My name is Amanda Gibbs and I am currently studying for boards! I am about to take my board exam! I am from the Northern Neck of VA (small, itty bitty town) but currently live in Northern VA and will soon be moving to WV! Right now, I am open to pursuing careers in anything … Continue reading Skilled Nursing Facility with Amanda →