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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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
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
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
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
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
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