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garland79 |
What do OT's have to be comfortable doing?So I am thinking about going to school to be an OTA but I have heard that I might have to do some uncomfortable things in this field. For example,... |
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ots15 in Rochester, New York |
private practiceI was wondering if anyone here has started their own private practice? If so, could you describe the pros/cons and process? Thanks! |
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otstudent222 in Atlanta, Georgia Updated 1 day ago |
Fieldwork Issues - 70 RepliesHello everyone. I found this forum through searching for advice on fieldwork. I just withdrew from my first placement because of the concerns of my... |
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youngbrOT in Jersey City, New Jersey Updated 1 day ago |
Am I a Competitive Applicant? - 3 RepliesHello, my name is Eli and would like to know whether or not I am a competitive applicant from Occupational Therapists. I graduated with a Bachelor of... |
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youngbrOT in Jersey City, New Jersey Updated 1 day ago |
Occupational Therapy School- Survey on Preparation for Level II Fieldwork - 2 RepliesGood afternoon, I am currently a 2nd year OT student and am conducting an unofficial survey for information on preparedness for Level II... |
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Sophie in Denton, Texas Updated 2 days ago |
OT students burnout. Why? - 2 RepliesI've been reading posts in this forum and found that many OT students get burnout while they're in school. I was wondering why. Here are some of my... |
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Melanie in East Meadow, New York Updated 2 days ago |
York College OT program bs/ms - 19 RepliesHas anyone went to this school, or applied? what is the info about this schools, any reviews? It seems like some unknown school with OT program |
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ots15 in Rochester, New York |
juggling 2 jobsCould anyone please explain to me what it is like to work 2 per diem jobs OR a full-time job plus a per diem side job? Are you able to work your... |
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sassy224 in New Britain, Connecticut Updated 6 days ago |
passing the NBCOT exam - 1137 RepliesHey, I am in the process of studying for the NBCOT exam. I am getting nervous because I seem to be getting a decent amount of the practice... |
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Alive in Brooklyn, New York |
How flexible are work schedules for new grads?Would there be many options, for example, if someone wanted to work a Tuesday-Saturday week, or needed to get out early on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,... |
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Creole Soul in Maryland Updated 7 days ago |
OT Student Burnout - 1 ReplyI'm a second year OT student in a 3 year part-time master's degree program. We just started our summer semester this past weekend. With the stress of... |
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Creole Soul in Maryland Updated 7 days ago |
Dilemma about whether or not to stay in OT school - 14 RepliesSo I'm in my second semester of grad school to get my masters in OT. Since the beginning I've had second thoughts about whether or not this field is... |
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Jaurand in Chicago, Illinois Updated 8 days ago |
OTA to OT Route - 59 RepliesDid anyone transition from OTA to OT and would you recommend it? I have posted here before and I have a masters in Nutrition but want to break... |
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monas1 in Bolingbrook, Illinois |
Occupational Therapy ApplicationIf I get my BS in psych in spring 2016 and want to start OT school in fall 2016, can I apply in fall of 2015 for the fall 2016 cycle even though I... |
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epiphysis in Bangor, Maine Updated 9 days ago |
OT STUDENT - 186 RepliesHello i'm a student at Miami Dade College. I was a teacher student major and i change my mind and change my major to OT. I was wondering if was a... |
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HakunamOTata in San Francisco, California Updated 11 days ago |
Occupational Therapist Salary in Las Vegas? - 1 ReplyHey everyone this is my first post, hope it will generate some response because I know this is a very specific topic. I am a new grad (did not take... |
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Hello Then in Chicopee, Massachusetts Updated 11 days ago |
Is the debt to become an OT worth it? - 22 RepliesIs OT worth 100K in debt? Will I be making enough money to pay all the loan payments? UGH! |
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buzzydb in Los Angeles, California Updated 11 days ago |
Private School or Reapply Next Year? - 4 RepliesHi, I got accepted into an OT program at a private school (at least 80k in tuition). While I'm really happy that I got in, the tuition worries me. I... |
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socialworkgal in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania Updated 11 days ago |
Going back to school for Occupational Therapy - 6 RepliesHi! I am considering going to back to become an Occupational Therapist. I'm currently a Licensed Social Worker and graduated from grad school in... |
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Ped OT in San Jose, California Updated 11 days ago |
San Jose State OT - 439 RepliesHas anyone attend San Jose OT program or knows anything about it? |
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SAot in South Africa Updated 11 days ago |
NBCOT OTED Eligibility for Category B - 33 RepliesHello, I started OTED evaluation in 2009 but wasn't able to complete it, so that they could have sent me ATT letter. Now NBCOT is saying that my... |
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Its All Perspective in Los Angeles, California Updated 12 days ago |
Hand Therapist??? - 25 RepliesHey guys! I'm moving into my last year of a BS/MS program and was wondering if anyone has advice on how to become a hand therapist. I know you only... |
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anticuti in Brentwood, California Updated 14 days ago |
Any OTs graduated from Sydney, Australia? - 3 Repliesplease contact me. Sincere thanks... |
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clockers25 in Tucson, Arizona |
Private Practice Billing and Management software???Hi I am interested in knowing if anybody knowledge about good software for SOAP notes. I am trying to find something for my pediatric clinic I am... |
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ED in Rapid City, South Dakota Updated 15 days ago |
Schooling Question - 1 ReplyHello all, I am currently a freshman in college who wishes to be an Occupational Therapist. Last year when I was talking to a family friend, she... |
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ED in Rapid City, South Dakota Updated 15 days ago |
Question about Hand Therapy. - 2 RepliesHi!everyone I'm really interested in hand therapy as my specialization. what is a typical day of a hand therapist, job description and tools... |
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ED in Rapid City, South Dakota Updated 15 days ago |
Discrimination against male potential OT's? - 4 RepliesHi folks, I've been having a damn hard time finding an OT to job shadow. I've called SO many places and talked to a lot of OTs over the phone and... |
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OT123 in Los Angeles, California Updated 18 days ago |
Considering OT with a 3.1 undergrad gpa, is this realistic or a fantasy? - 4 RepliesHi, I'm glad to have found this forum to talk about OT. I really have no one to talk to about some concerns I have about my likeliness of acceptance... |
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OT grad 2012 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania Updated 18 days ago |
USC vs. San Jose State - 1 ReplyHi, I'm going to start next year in graduate school for OT, and I got into San Jose State as well as USC with a scholarship, so that it costs me... |
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OT grad 2012 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania Updated 18 days ago |
has anyone gotten into a masters program with a low GPA? - 9 RepliesI need a little hope. I was lost during my undergrad years, didn't have a set goal on what I wanted to do with my degree, and studying abroad did not... |
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Bean3285 in Moscow, Idaho Updated 19 days ago |
Canadian OT wanting to work in California, USA - 17 RepliesHi OT colleagues, I am a Canadian OT and recently passed the OTR exam for USA. I submitted my papers for California license. I am really eager to... |
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Caitlyn in Shelby, North Carolina Updated 20 days ago |
I'm torn between becoming a Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist? - 290 RepliesI have been trying to make up my mind for the longest. I have a personality that is suited to both careers. The SLP program is near me and I can take... |
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nicole22 in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania Updated 22 days ago |
If you are an OT, OTA or Student what would you do? - 53 RepliesHello - I have a dilemma and would love some advice from any seasoned OTs, OTAs and current students. I am trying to decide if I should complete... |
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JV in Makati, Philippines Updated 25 days ago |
TRAVELING OT - 42 RepliesTo practicing traveling therapists: I am a soon-to-be new graduate and am seriously contemplating signing up with a travel company for my first... |
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wave06 in Los Angeles, California |
Mental Health Level II FieldworkHello, I am an OT grad student, graduating next month and desperately searching for a level II internship in mental health. My school hasn't been... |
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MSG in Seaside, California Updated 1 month ago |
Occupational Therapy as a second career - 3 RepliesI am a male, 33 years old, with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, and currently working in a computer support position. I am not happy with my... |
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taurus20red in Stone Mountain, Georgia Updated 1 month ago |
I need OT guidance! - 1 ReplyHello! I'm a junior in high school currently. My mother and a woman a babysit for have told me much about being an OT, and they've captured my... |
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RDavis11 in Dublin, California Updated 1 month ago |
Easy OT schools to get into - 54 RepliesI'm currently applying to grad schools for my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have a 3.3 undergrad GPA, 4.0 in my pre-reqs and I'm studying for... |
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Creole Soul in Richmond, Virginia Updated 1 month ago |
Mental Health OT - 44 RepliesHow prevalent are mental health jobs in occupational therapy? Have any of you worked in mental health and if you have, what was it like? |
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Martha in Coral Gables, Florida Updated 1 month ago |
Starting a Private Pediatric Practice - 90 RepliesI'm thinking about starting a private pediatric practice and would appreciate any suggestions on where to get info. about starting one up. I... |
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indeed i am in Miami, Florida |
FIU occupational therapyHas anyone heard back from them? |
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anticuti in Brentwood, California Updated 1 month ago |
How do I work as an OT in USA - 13 RepliesHi, I know that OT is one of the fastest growing jobs in the USA. I would like to know is there any foreign trained OT here as I would like to know... |
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Lisa in Beaverton, Oregon Updated 1 month ago |
OT vs. RN - 148 RepliesWhat do you think is a better career option? |
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anticuti in Brentwood, California Updated 1 month ago |
Working abroad after graduating - 3 RepliesHello, I was just wondering if anyone had any experience travelling to another country after getting their OT degree? I have done a bit of... |
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LRobillard in Austin, Texas Updated 1 month ago |
volunteer work? - 29 Repliesi have no experience in ot and want some volunteer work to gain experience. where would i look for some flexible opportunities? i am most interested... |
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taurus20red in Covington, Georgia Updated 1 month ago |
CHTs, outpatient, and Neurorehab/TBI/Stroke OTs: Do you like your jobs? - 1 ReplyI have been accepted into my first choice OT school, but I'm hesitant. After reading all of these OT forums religiously, I feel disappointed and... |
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hhu in Oakland, California Updated 1 month ago |
Occupational Therapist, is it a rewarding career? - 96 RepliesI am looking for a career change, I would like to know, is occupational therapist career worth pursuing for the masters program? Please feel free to... |
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OT123 in Los Angeles, California Updated 1 month ago |
Level II fieldwork - 1 ReplyHi everyone, I'm in the process of making my wishlist for my full-time level II fieldwork placements next year, and I could use some advice. I... |
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GreenLightStaffing in Coral Springs, Florida Updated 1 month ago |
working per diem/contracting vs full time employee - 1 ReplyHi everyone. I was wondering if it is possible to make more money working 2 part-time or per diem jobs than being a full-time salaried employee? I... |
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Confused New Grad in New Jersey |
Medicare A - Concurrent vs. Individual TreatmentI am a new grad working in a sub-acute/long-term care facility. I have a 100% productivity expectation and am feeling so overwhelmed by it. The... |
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