If you work at a hospital, rehab, or SNF, you’ll notice that most PTs, OTs, nursing staff, and other health care workers wear Nikes. Nikes have been around forever, so why do healthcare workers wear Nikes? Nike has never stopped trending as a shoe brand, and most healthcare workers wear Nikes, because they’re comfortable, they …
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I’m new to the hand therapy hero’s podcast, but listening to this podcast was inspirational for someone who has thought about starting a hand therapy business. JoAnn Keller tells her story about how she started a small practice in Seattle and expanded it. She tells of the challenges and tips that helped her along the …
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What’s the difference between PT and OT? I hear this question over and over. Most people have a general understanding of physical therapy, but what do occupational therapists do? How do both these professions sometimes overlap, and how is OT in many cases more important than PT? What’s the difference between OT and PT? Someone …
With the increase in baby boomers, Occupational Therapists working in driver rehab are more important than ever before. Today, there are more older adults behind the wheel than any other time in history. According to the CDC, in 2030 adults ages 65 and up will make up 20% of the U.S population, and most of …
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What’s the process to become certified in hand therapy? Do I need a hand therapy certification to practice hand therapy? If not, is it worth it to still get certified? Is Hand Therapy certification worth it? First of all, the Hand Therapy exam pass rate is about 50%. The pass rate for the second attempt …
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If you’re reading this, you’re an OT, want to be an OT, or need to shadow an OT. So what do Occupational therapists wear? Occupational therapists usually wear scrubs, business casual clothing, or a polo shirt with khakis. It really depends on the setting. In this post, I’ll list the most common clothing OTs wear, …
Before OT school, I had a poor understanding of what OTs did. Even during OT school, the presentations and exams don’t really prepare you for what you actually do as an OT. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before becoming an Occupational Therapist and tips to avoid burnout. Also check out 7 things …
Why is it so important to shadow an Occupational Therapist? Shadowing an OT and having observation hours is required for OT school, but more importantly, it’s an experience that helps you understand if OT is the right career for you. I would suggest to choose at least 3 or more fields to shadow as it …
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The question I hear all the time is “why did you chose to be an Occupational Therapist?” In 2009, I graduated from college, and that was about the same time the recession hit. With a bachelors degree in international cultural studies, I knew it wouldn’t be easy to land a job right out of school. …
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