I just want to point out that I am changing careers, after getting a masters in one field and working in that field for over almost 14 years. But there are certain things about OT that concern me. Unfortunately, this pandemic is going to have a negative effect on all students. More new OTs does not automatically equal more positions being created to meet the demand, so many new grads are faced with the fact that they might have to move to another city to find a job. Step 3: Advance Your Education. Think about what you like about OT, what drew you to it. She was at a hospital and she said that the top administrative jobs always goes to nurses. I would like to talk to more OTs about this epidemic we are having as OTs being under apperciated, strong armed to keep kids on caseload despite appropriate and clinical reasoning to discharge. JavaScript is disabled. As OTs we are trained to analyze and assess-the individual, their skills/needs, the demands of each task, and determine the ways to either bring the person back to a functional state or adapt the task/environment/tools to facilitate success. 5 out of 10 are bored out of their mind. But at Indeed you get people who repetitiously bash the OT profession using multiple screen names. Average salary (a year) 27,055 Starter to 47,672 Experienced. W wave06 Full Member 10+ Year Member 5+ Year Member Joined Jun 25, 2007 Messages 43 Reaction score 1 Apr 2, 2010 #7 Leave your reasons down below. Im about to start OT school. These cookies do not store any personal information. A quick note: I first wrote this post several years prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, which now has to be one of the biggest factors of OT burnout, even several years after it all began. Very encouraging information! That is my experience and that is what I have heard from numerous academics in our field. Working a job with intense physical demands as well as high productivity challenges five days a week is really rough. How occupational therapy can help you. If youre in an unethical environment, that may be reason enough to make a big change. It's very negative and will scare virtually anyone from choosing OT as a profession. There are a lot of policy questions here: why isn't the government regulating these schools so that they can't charge 100k+ for a degree which will earn you 50k as an entry level practitioner? Thanks! This is a subreddit to celebrate all things Occupational Therapy. How important is it for an OT to have a creative side? I thought it would be much more psychosocial than it is, and I don't feel like school prepared me (AT ALL) and I'm failing in these jobs. Gain work experience. reasons why you SHOULD do OT as a profession! Learn how your comment data is processed. Hi! I am an OT student, is anyone else in this thread one? Answer: Depends on the setting. Occupational therapy could definitely use a gender-diversity facelift. ), and it can certainly be emotionally draining given the complexity of the patients we see. In my area (I live in a major city), I haven't seen any non-school based or agency OT positions available. I don't feel like the person 3 years ago that wanted to be an OT. Its okay to leave. Some can leave you feeling frustrated or even downright miserable. I met one that had been doing it for 30 years. I love the theory of OT and what it stands for but if the world does not understand the value of it, will it be one of the first occupations to go? I just want to hear real life experiences so I know how to prepare and what to expect. 1. Being an occupational therapist requires a bachelor's degree in biology, kinesiology, health sciences, physiology or a related field. Yikes. Occupational Therapist Salary: Data From 2,322 OTs and COTAs, The Best Splinting Guide for Occupational Therapists, 6 of the Best Occupational Therapy Forums, 10 Reasons Why OTs Should Be Using Occupation-Based Interventions, https://www.aota.org/Education-Careers/Accreditation/acote-doctoral-mandate-2027.aspx. What type of sites/jobs would be the best fit? Global health through occupation is contingent upon our understanding of the human as an occupational being. They'll call the profession a complete joke. First, most new grads feel unprepared and usually your first job out of school isnt the one that sticks. Oh no, that's so frustrating! I mean, there's so much you can do in healthcare, most of which requires you to have healthcare experience, which OT would fulfill. You can read more about ethical dilemmas in my post titledEthical Dilemmas in Occupational Therapy. You Arent Alone! This sounds right up my alley! I agree with what you said above, but Id also like to add that pay cuts and no raises for several years have been rampant in our profession due to Medicare cut backs. Teacher2PT, thanks for your advice and best of luck to you too! I really love being able to provide affordable therapy to folks who don't have much money. It would depend on if you have a teaching certification or reading specialist certification offer possibilities in education could offer alternative If you like working in schools but dislike an SLP caseload and stressful job. Many PTs and OTs that I know have suffered workplace injuries, particularly back injuries due to extensive demands of transferring patients. Needless to say, working in a setting like this is sure to cause you major burnout, and if youre in a setting like this, you should advocate for appropriate therapy, and if that doesnt make a difference, switch to another company. Most of my years have been school based. It is a relief to encounter other people who feel the same. I agree with this. You Arent Alone! Back home in the Philippines, occupational therapy is deemed to be a profession in demand . Because of this, your application has to be really strong to stand out among the massive number of applicants. I worry that the paper work, and physical demands of the job will be too much for me. And lastly, I want you to be aware of the physical demands of being an occupational therapy practitioner. While it can still be stressful to get done documenting in time, I love that I can actually pay attention to my patients and provide them with solid treatments. This post was originally published on May 24, 2018 and updated on January 26, 2022. Occupational therapy helps patients to do daily activities or "occupations." Those activities include cooking, bathing, shopping, eating, getting dressed, and caring for loved ones. I personally love working PRN three or four days a week at times, while earning more hourly than the full time rate. Loved every minute. Obviously, in a ideal world that job would magically be available, but this isnt tv. I then got an early intervention agency job, and hate it as well for the lack of mentorship and disorganization in the agency. So while you do get to provide meaningful treatments and help people achieve their goals, you will likely have to deal with the struggle of meeting your productivity on a daily basis. I'm sure there are good and bad OT jobs, just as there are good and bad teaching jobs, etc. I worked in SNFs for over a dozen years, and the productivity expectations were ridiculous, in addition to blatant fraud. Use no tear soap. Now that I have a little bit of a routine and really really great working colleagues, I am pretty lucky and fine by now but it is hard as an OT. Carrie Madigan, an occupational therapist who worked for Kindred at Home in Omaha, Nebraska, said she was laid off in November as the company the largest U.S. home health provider cut. Alternatively, if you have already completed an undergraduate degree, complete a masters degree in occupational therapy. 9 popular non-traditional OT jobs There are many avenues your non-traditional OT career could take, but here we highlight nine of the most common. I graduated with a MAOT in 2009 and am currently working in a SNF. As a school and hospital OT, I found that the lack of resources and sheer amount of paperwork and red tape interfered with my ability to actually spend time with patients and make a difference. Some institutions may require you to have completed set prerequisite subjects in your undergraduate degree. Nobody else is trained quite this way and that's why we are valuable. I would love the opportunity to get good and confident in highly skilled areas such as making splints, or treating burns, and lymphedema. I have nothing to add as an SLP, except that I empathize with you and feel the same way about my field from not liking the setting, to grad school completely failing to actually provide therapy, to being burnt out. Maybe in business roles, like HR? What would be most helpful for you? I have 20+ years as an OT. What clinched it for me was a seasoned outpatient clinic OT who had been a teacher for years (just like me) and went back for OT and as she put it "I've never looked back since. The top non-clinical occupational therapy jobs of 2022 1) Clinical/rehab liaison Pros Cons 2) Clinical educator/trainer Pros Cons 3) Educator/professor Pros Cons 4) Clinical informatics specialist Pros Cons 5) Management and operations Pros Cons 6) Telehealth Pros Cons 7) Utilization reviewer Pros Cons This is important to consider when your student loans from OT graduate programs alone might be well over $100,000, not including interest. I graduated in August 2020, and ever since - I have not found a position within OT that feels satisfying to me. Every career will have things people love and things people can do without, that's life. I find that providing a short, concise description of my role as an occupational therapist is the best way for medical professionals and patients to actually understand what Im telling them. While our student loans are high and you might feel like you cant afford to take time off to travel or work less than five days a week, there are other ways to add to your bank account. Kids should be reading, playing, and having fun - not working. Benefits: Medical, Dental . I hate that there is a lack of OTs. Upon arrival, it was the entire IEP team. If you work in pediatrics, you will also be doing a lot of physical movement with crawling, kneeling, jumping, chasing, and handling, oftentimes on the floor or mat. This is will improve your odds of getting into a program. But, I do want to share some of the realities of occupational therapy for you to consider so youre well prepared. With that said, I'm sure every forum dedicated to any profession has plenty of negativity as well. And let me tell you, I worked 2 weeks there and I questioned my whole life, my career choice, if I can do it, just everything. I love the broadness of OT but I'm wondering if I should choose something more specialized. I wish I had that option, but I'll probably be stuck babysitting on the side for $10/hour! I welcome all replies. because the younger child is not showing signs of costing the school money. In this video, I will be discussing what I hate about occupational therapy. I feel you. One advantage of working in home health is you can be your own boss and set your own schedule. I still love working in rehab and acute care over eight years later. I ended up liking it there. Answer (1 of 3): Not sure what you are currently doing for work. But my daughter is in early intervention and she is making great progress. 2. I can tell you from experience that youll be glad you did. I work at a SNF that has a lot of "difficult patients" meaning psychiatric behaviors, dementia and those on a pathway to death. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I would not take too much stock in the Indeed forums..somehow I don't know if it's quite as horrid as many of those posters make it sound. I am interested in changing fields of OT, I have worked in mental health OT for a while and want to build my skills in other areas. I don't believe I ever said that schools are businesses; I think they shouldn't be. And my school didn't prepare me for so many things. For Valentines Day, my grandson told his aunt that he needed to buy his new teachers a box of chocolates each because at his new school, they like him. Hi Ana, Are you working in Brazil or the usa? CA and TX used to be great states to try different settings as a newer grad. Many new grads get into positions where they are the only OT, or even the only therapist at times. Permanent + 1. Medicare Benefits and Costs of Occupational Therapy. B) Depending on your setting, you may be the only OT in the department. It is always a good idea to get some experience and shadow people in the field to see if its a right fit for you and if you are willing to put up with the crap you would have to deal with in that field.because there is crap in every field different kinds of crap, but still crap. Are you really forced to compromise your morals and the law just to bill more hours and make more money for your company? The profession can be very physically demanding, which I did not know upon my entrance into school. Looking to eventually get a Doctorate in OT and become a SI specialist. Anyway, best of luck to you! Others work in schools, nursing homes, and home health services. This way you get the variety of two different settings part time instead of only one setting full time. 11 /15. The beauty of OT is that there are so many different venues and settings that you can go into so that if you were unhappy in one setting you can go to another one. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Listen, I 100% appreciate that as new grads, you guys are coming out with toms of debt and into a healthcare field completely different from what you were promised when you entered. She is still going into grad school, but for something else. Yeah! Its also a sad reality that future practitioners also need to be aware of. We learn in school how meaningful our profession is (which it is!) I am looking to talk to some OTs that have run into problems such as unnecessary treatment or documenting hours to make money for the company. Occupational therapists have a Master's degree in occupational therapy. Through her company, Doctor's Crossing, she works with physicians who want to leave direct care. Or look for travel jobs like that. This is super common. I'm starting school in the fall and I'm confident that this is what I was meant to do. The purpose of the OTD is a management degree to help clinicians with experience learn more management oriented aspects of OT and to implement this in our field. I found this to be the case when I graduated, and ended up in a setting I wasnt crazy about. Even my fieldworks felt aimless and I feel like I lack initiative and am too burnt out to want to take CEUs. In postgraduate studies, it's possible to gain a Masters degree in one to two years. Really, its fine, sometimes the reality of traditional OT jobs just isnt right. We have next to zero phd faculty members and my program is in the top 20 in the country, how that happened is beyond me. Maybe in community organizing? In fact, healthcare professionals spend more time on documentation than direct client care. Therapy should be treated as the helping profession that it is, and not a factory with demands so high many therapists dont even have time to eat or use the bathroom. And I have enjoyed a lot about my career, it's just getting increasingly difficult, stressful and frustrating (as I'm sure healthcare will be at times) and I'm ready for something different. "They will remark disparagingly, 'I'm just a clinician,' I don't know what else I could do," Fork says. I worked in a school and realized that it's definitely not for me. I am feeling discouraged and jaded about the field of OT. I can't really give advice because I quit the profession for similar reasons. So while you do get to provide meaningful treatments and help people achieve their goals, you do have to deal with the struggle of meeting your productivity on a daily basis. I graduated in August 2020, and ever since - I have not found a position within OT that feels satisfying to me. Also, if you work in long term care care, there is significant pressure to be at a productivity rate that is often unattainable if you are really practicing ethically. He lost his family preservation counselor that contracted to the school because of federal cutbacks and he was not given any additional support in the classroom. in this field, and I hope this post can give you some comfort and clarity of why you might be feeling like this. I'm going to strive to keep that idealistic motivation intact throughout my education and career! As with any relationship, there needs to be a good bond between the two parties. No particular college major is mandatory for admission to OT school, Tyminski says. Ive personally found that non-profit rehab and hospital OT and COTA positions generally have better, more realistic productivity requirements compared to for-profit rehab companies. I applied for a few rehab positions, but did not get an interviews. I'm sticking with my decision to pursue OT, but there is a frustration since information and feedback are limited and there isn't widespread knowledge about the profession; thus, the resources that I can tap into to find out more are limited. My first job was on the MH ward of a mens prison. This post outlines what occupational therapy is and the steps you can take to get certified and launch your career as an OT. I taught, I educated, and hopefully, I inspired those who attended to make changes and take control of their rehabilitative process. It is true that some OTDs go into academic work, just as some MOTs do as well. If you are not OK with this, you can opt-out if you wish. Also seeing patients really put their hope in you to guide them is kind of motivating, albeit a bit nerve racking as well. Ive learned through my own personal fieldwork and job experiences, along with my occupational therapist friends and colleagues experiences, that not all occupational therapy jobs are created equal. Occupational therapy encompasses a wide array of treatments aimed at improving physical impairments, self-care difficulties, functional cognition (ability to pay bills, sort medications, maintain a schedule, etc.) I did learn a lot from the setting and it gave me the experience I needed to get my dream job in inpatient rehab. If you're going for the OTR (Master's or Doctorate) route, you can expect to pay anywhere from $40,000 to well over $100,000 for your degree. Each program has different requirements, so when youre applying, be sure youre going above and beyond the basic requirements. Being accepted into an OT program is hard and very competitive. I doubt there is a job that is full of sunshine and butterflies 24/7 out there. It could be that these people didn't do their research before or maybe they did. Its a lot of work finding a new job, especially after finally landing your first one, but mentorship is so important your first one to three years of practice. Most ABA therapists don't set out to hurt children. I JUST NEED TO VENT: You're not going to know everything and that's okay The biggest obstacle I had to overcome during my first few months working as an occupational therapist at a SNF (and I still struggle with this sometimes) was my feeling of inadequacy compared to my co-workers. Education staff can contact the School Advice Line: 0300 421 6976 on Tuesdays 1.30pm-4pm (term time only). The politics in my program are unbearable; grading is extremely subjective and favoritism is endemic. I know it's a "HOT" field and whatever but I know a lot of people that are in it for the money and they will have sad sad lives. Is it non-clinical? It seems many new grads jump into the first job they can get, since it can be really hard to get your first job. Every career has its ups and downs. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. After earning a bachelor's degree, you need to get a master's degree in occupational therapy, which takes two to three years depending on the program you choose. OT definitely has better work life balance and shifts etc. Im always on my toes switching back and forth from inpatient rehab to very different diagnoses and treatments in acute care. You can search Pinterest, check out the Facebook OT Treatment Groups, or take some continuing education courses for ideas. Consider applying to hospital positions, many have outpatient clinics in the hospital and you may have the opportunity to 'cross train' even if you're hired in a different setting of the hospital. Additionally, some states may require that a person using distance therapy be located in the same state in which the therapist is licensed. Before asking yourself, "is being a physical therapist worth it?" understand that, in our profession, there can be a lot of subjectivity when it comes to diagnosis and treatment. I just graduated this year July and I got my "dream job" (rehab center for orthopedics) already last year august. Let me know what you guys think about this. The Bad: Working with People Can Be Difficult as an OTA Occupational therapists work with people of all ages and with a variety of impairments. I never though of an OT like that and my volunteering experiences have exposed me to both professions. You might find your second or third choice is actually a great fit for you. One of the most rewarding things I did when I was in the clinic was teach the "Back School Clinic" for small groups. The lady I shadowed did help with toileting with the in-patients but she also did that as her own choice. Just saying. All resources are student and donor supported. Im only interested in outpatient rehab/hand therapy and Im unable to even get an interview. Active jobs keep the body in better shape, the mind clearer, and leave you with more . Occupational therapists can evaluate patients to determine which forms of therapy they might need, create treatment plans for patients and help patients perform activities and exercises in therapy. =). This generally takes 4 years of full-time study. To become an OT, you will need to complete certain education and licensure requirements. Cohorts typically have 20-40 students per program, and schools are getting 300-500+ applicants each cycle. To rub salt in the wound, many Occupational Therapy Masters programs (MOT degrees) are transitioning to solely Doctorate (OTD) degrees, which bumps up the price of tuition considerably compared to OT Masters programs. I do not feel that my FW or school prepared me at all. It's useful to hear about the things that OTs don't like. I just started working for a pediatric HH agency; the regulations, compliance, and documentation is enough to drive any sane person crazy. Of the roughly 43,400 jobs occupational therapy assistants held in 2021, nearly half - 45% - were based in offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists, according . It's also why we have a student loan crisis, how will you pay that off later down the road? I really do not want to complain, especially with so much heartbreak and loss in the current world situation. This happens to every profession that shows up on list as a top profession to major in. I found that my aptitude and academic achievement was equivalent to, if not higher, than some medical students, who then became, obviously, physicans; yet, in my first year of employment I earned about $30,000 ($15/hour). The client-centered nature of this job can be both intrinsically enriching, as you are in a position to provide care and help to patients, but it can also lead to physical and emotional stress. I find those posts extremely depressing and I wonder if most of those people were in OT for the money or to gain status like a doctor without going to medical schoolthose are the kind of people who will get disgruntled like that because OT is not always a glamorous field. 4. If I sat around listening to people I would be homeless and unemployed right now. If not, it should have an impact. The Indeed forum is extremely discouraging and I cannot stand to go there anymore. Now Im in a forensic psych hospital. It's all about finding where you fit in. This will also increase tuition considerably, without any foreseen comparable pay raises for either OTRs or COTAs with these pricier degrees. THAT SPEAKS VOLUME!!!!!!!! I agree with OTROX, if the majority of your exposure to OT is coming from these forums then you need to do a little more research on the career. Some may also have a doctorate. Please note that we are not able to give specific treatment advice or exercises to do at home. and visual impairments. Work Environment About half of occupational therapists work in offices of occupational therapy or in hospitals. I cant speak for occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs. Do you or Sarah have any tips on changing role with little to no experience in the fields? Thank you all! As an occupational therapist, you'll need to: take a 'whole person' approach to each patient's physical and mental wellbeing by considering all their needs - physical, social, psychological and environmental assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans in hospital and community settings 10. Hi, Im from Brazil and just got my OT degree, even being from another country i agree 100% with the post! Due to the demand for therapy, full-time, part-time and contract positions are often available. Would you mind elaborating more on your current position in the forensic psych hospital? Some people are never satisfied no matter what. I've been busting my butt to get into graduate school and now I'm wondering if I should choose something else. I honestly thought all through school I was going to work in peds. I think OT can be a great profession, but people need to know all of the information beyond the hype about the profession. 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