May 6, 2024 · Here is a "typical" day in the life of an acute care OT, to give you a feel for what an average day looks like in this fast-paced setting.

May 6, 2024 · Occupational therapy in the acute care setting can be fast-paced, exciting, and intense. Here's what you can expect in this OT setting.

Oct 2, 2020 · Though every hospital is different, providing you with an overview of my experience and some tips I picked up along the way may help you prepare for your fieldwork in acute care (if you have one), or even just a peek into what acute care occupational therapy can look like!

Apr 27, 2021 · Occupational therapists provide an important role not only in the physical rehabilitation of the patient while admitted to acute care, but also with providing the recommendations for post-acute care and discharge.

May 18, 2022 · Curious about acute care OT? Find out what an occupational therapy assistant loves about her practice in the acute care OT setting.

May 5, 2021 · Good luck and remember: you know what you're doing. I am an acute care OT (for about 8 years) This setting is hard because there are a lot of working variables (patient personality, diagnosis, complexity, etc). I would say to try to remain calm.

Occupational therapy in acute care can be a rewarding and humbling experience for OT students. To survive and thrive in this setting, learn to be comfortable with the uncomfortable! Pamela Hess recently graduated with her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the …

Oct 1, 2024 · Navigating the fast-paced world of acute care occupational therapy can be a daunting task, but with the right tools in your arsenal, you can transform chaos into effective, life-changing interventions.

Feb 18, 2019 · In acute care, the OT is the first point on the continuum of care before skilled nursing, long term care, acute rehab or home. If you don’t have OT referred at the first point of care, they won’t be referred in the other settings!

Nov 1, 2024 · Patient safety is the most important aspect of acute care (or in any setting). It is crucial to understand the environment and how to best manage your lines, facilitate safe transfers, and ensure all of the boxes are checked before touching your patient.