1. It’s Ok to be confident in acute care
While in the very beginning you may have a mentor or someone to supervise your first few weeks, after..
February 6, 2018
The Good and Bad of OT In Acute Inpatient Rehab
So you’re thinking about becoming an acute inpatient rehab OT?
Newly graduated, in the midst of studying for the NBCOT, and on the pursuit of..
November 28, 2017
What NOT To Do When Applying For OT Jobs
We all know that applying for OT jobs is intimidating.
It is especially stressful applying for OT jobs since this may be your first "real" job as a..
November 14, 2017
How to Ace Your Acute Care OT Interview
Why do you like to hire new grad OTs?
New grads bring fresh perspective and knowledge that can be really energizing for existing teams. They have..
September 27, 2017
Why Being a Physical Therapy Generalist is a Good Thing.
The 2017 Tour de France was a nail-biter. The winner beat the second-place contender by a mere 54 seconds. That is not much, considering it was a..
April 26, 2017
3 Things Undergrads can do to Better Prepare for PT School
When I was in college at Texas A&M, my main goal was to get in, get out, and get into physical therapy school. All I wanted was a bachelor’s degree..
Have you struggled with getting an appropriately sized wheelchair for your patient? Do you know what things you should be measuring for your..
March 6, 2017
Acute Care Occupational Therapy: The Sandwich Method
Acute care occupational therapy is a common career path for new OTs. Yet, it is covered very minimally during OT school.
The sandwich method for..
August 29, 2016
Acute Care Physical Therapy Interview Questions
So you landed an acute care physical therapy interview. Awesome!
Props to you for creating an awesome physical therapy cover letter!
My first job as a new grad 20 years ago was working in a hospital acute care setting. Looking back, I believe this was the best training I could..
