As an occupational therapist: this is hilarious! No one knows what we do because we do so many different things in different work places. The way I explain it is by saying: My job is to think about all your daily activities which are easy when you are well but more difficult when you are not.
As a patient currently seeing an occupational therapist: also hilarious! Adding in that I am deeply grateful for occupational therapists. You guys rock.
Absolutely those different work places. I've had a few occupational therapists, but they've all been at this facility for children with developmental disorders. Because I was there to treat aspects of my coordination problems, it was like physical therapy but less injury recovering and building up strength and more "your body can't do this instinctively, so we're gonna teach you". One was specifically to help me pass the physical fitness test. But they also had speech therapists. And sometimes the occupational therapists would work on sensory integration or social skills. Basically all the patients were born with their problems.
I'm a PTA who works with COTAs all the time. And I'm still not sure what y'all do. 😂 They help you strengthen & improve coordination in your hand after wrist surgery. And they also teach you how to wipe your butt after you have a stroke. Is there anything OT can't do?
@@jonduggan7433 She's pointing out that it's exactly what an OT does. Teaching people to do everyday tasks that their muscle memory forgot how to do after an illness.
@@jonduggan7433 you must be new to CZcams. There are People who often recite their favourite parts. And then there are people who feel the need to make rude or unnecessary comments. You’re obviously not the first 😁.
I just laughed so hard I peed a little. As an OT this is spot on. Physical therapy may get you up and walking but are you going to walk down that hall naked? Welcome to OT!
So true! Everyone seems to know what PT does, but no idea about OT, including those in the medical field. Our range is so great! I've had the privilege of educating patients and staff the roles of OT for the past 20 years.
I’ve always explained it as “PT helps you get where your going and OT helps you with what you need to do when you get there”. Doesn’t cover everything y’all do but I can usually get OT in the door with that. (I’m a PT).
My mom worked as an OT assistant in a children's mental health inpatient clinic for a while. Man the stories she can tell and the stuff she did (definitely a few more than was in her training but, you know, the healthcare system and understaffing). Of course, this was when you could be an OTA with just an associate's from your local community college.
OTs are so under appreciated. It would have taken me another lifetime to relearn how to function in the most efficient way if it weren't for my OT. I don't know how I would have gotten through rehab without her. ❤
Finally a video with OT 😂❤️ the way we describe it to our patients is “helping you get back in doing your everyday activities or what we call occupations”. This is so true when people aren’t always sure how to differentiate PTs and OTs . And it’s true that sometimes people DO forget how to do their jobs for example after having a stroke. We simulate them during therapy so they could get back to work. As for Mr. Jones here, we can teach him how to brush his teeth or get dressed or take a bath independently rather than relying on a caregiver. Other than that, occupations often rely on the patient’s age and role. So for teenagers we can help them participate in school, for adults we help them get back to work, for the elderly we help them with leisure exploration to improve their quality of life :)
As a chronically ill person I love ots! They're the people that make my life 10× easier. Can't stand in the shower? Here's a shower chair. Can't push your own wheelchair anymore? Here's a referral for an electric wheelchair. Your house has stairs and you can't get up them anymore? I'll find you a new house and adapt it so you can live there. This is ots in Britain btw that's why all the stuff is free.
Good old OT. I got OT in elementary school to help me have better hand eye coordination and to hold a pencil and to learn how to use my muscles to do the things that I wanted them to do; not have them decide to do something else because dyslexia... I love OT, you guys are da best
My first grader grandchild sees OT to work on similar issues due to Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Global Apraxia. Neurological motor planning disorders.
COTA here. We literally have a doctor who doesn't like OT. So he sends patients home with home health PT consult for Strengthening for ADLs, but no OT. Trust me you will not get a PT to do ADLs with a patient. They always have to call the Dr. Back to get an OT order. The doctor is finally starting to catch on. Lol
We call them "ergotherapeut" in Dutch. Basically a person who will help you to find ways to overcome/deal with/go around physical difficulties/disabilities.
That's really interesting, but that name seems to neglect mental health barriers to function. I'm wondering if erotherapeut in the Netherlands work in mental health?
When I was a mental health inpatient they had an OT on site but literally never described what an OT was or does, so I never saw them as I thought it was pointless. Wish there were more awareness around occupational therapy!!
Kayla- that’s too bad. OTs in mental health help people with their coping skills and social skills, managing stress- they often use crafts as a way to help their clients work through their mental health crisis. They also help clients learn everyday skills that can help them in the community (some examples are: budgeting, household management, meal prep, time management). I hope that helps (OT here)🤗
Omg same! They kept asking if I wanted to see OT when I was discharged, but because my mental health issues were really severe in high-school to 21yo, I didn't think I have any job prospects. So I just kept thinking I don't need OT if I don't have an occupation... No one even thought to explain what it is either. I still don't quite understand, but having adhd, I really wish I'd taken the OT as apparently they could have helped me learn how to live an adult life 🤷🏼♀️
@@joywebster2678 depends on your setting, I guess. Acute care in a hospital or SNF may be like that. We get a lot more time with you in an outpatient clinic, in a rehab center's gym, or in home health. I've done plenty of activities and exercises with patients that was geared specifically toward work tasks, let alone ADLs. 🤷🏼♀️
@@kristideeley as a RN I've worked in many different settings....strikes me as boring job. Never got to see them in burn units, that would be good. Otherwise, walking, handing outcwalkers, counting reps and staring at wall while they count. Cardiac rehab done by kinesiologists here outpatient, more interesting.
As someone with chronic pain that has to do OT occasionally I love this. This is pretty much my conversation with the insurance company about why I'm going to it
And why are they waiting until he's totally medically stable to consult therapy? Poor Jones has been in that hospital for years...he's going to be so deconditioned!!
Someone once explained to me that occupational therapy is like applied physical therapy. Ex, PT increases the range of motion of your shoulders and OT reteaches you how to put a shirt on within that range of motion.
(I’m an OT) this is how I describe it. As humans we do tasks that occupy time (an occupation) from A-Z throughout your day we cover them all. When those tasks get interrupted and you can’t do it anymore. That’s when Occupational Therapists take over!
Our name is fine. We work on the occupations one has...like dressing and toileting and grooming. Physical does the walking but what are you going to do when you get there? That's what we do.
BWAHAHAHA my OT sister would love this! She's happily working with children these days because they think it's playtime. Adult patients & all of the Medicare/Medicaid rules drove her crazy.
OT student here and the most helpful explanation I have found is our definition of occupations because it’s a little different than everyone else’s! Occupations are the things you want to do need to do or are expected to do that provide meaning to life! It’s the daily chores you hate, stuff on your bucket list, sleep, and activities of daily living (personal hygiene, dressing, eating , brushing your teeth). ADLs are our bread and butter so give us a call!
Thank you for the OT highlight 🤗 Fun fact: Dian Fossey was a pediatric occupational therapist (not a physical therapist, despite what they said in "Gorillas in the Mist"...and a PT doesn't help head-injured patients swallow or use a hand as in "Regarding Henry"). If a person of any qge is having trouble carrying out their daily activities (iccupations), an OT analyzes what is hampering successful completion of those activities and plans how to assist their gaining developmental skills or regaining skills lost due to injury, etc. This can include: adaptive driving programs, addressung distracting/uncomfortable sensory processing issues, developmental self-feeding/dressing (etc ), mechanics of handwriting, fine motor skills and hand splinting...so many ways to assist❣️ Yes, I am an OTR (since 1988).
My son was in OT because he has brachydactyly (we call them his dinky fingers). Now i can put his drawings of The Hulk on the fridge without people asking "what's that?" He's so proud he can write his name, he even signs his paperwork from the school. And his books. And his sister's books. And the walls. Thanks, OT!
I walked up to OT in the elevator. I pointed at her badge and said, 'Over The Rainbow.' She laughed so hard. 🤣 OTR Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation
I had an OT for my hand after I had a severe.radial break with screws, pins, and a plate. My therapist was wonderful! It took 2x a week for 6 weeks, but at the end, I had about 80% ROM back. That is what OT is. She taught me how to use my hand and fingers again.
Reading the comments, I learned so much!! For me, OT was about only psychological therapy, as in doing something productive, when you just had a mental crisis. I didn't know OT, was about other kind of things! Thank you!😊
A quick example how OT helped me post covid-19. She said, well,why do you need to stand to make coffee if you still feel soweak. So I got a swivel stool & now cook mostly sitting down.assessed& rearranged whole apartment re to mobility needs. Great help!
I love having nursing and different allied health disciplines to work along side- it certainly has expanded my own knowledge and improved patient care. This is so funny though!
When I was in early high school, I told my parents I wanted to be an occupational therapist because I was interested in doing career counseling. Now I'm in graduate school for counseling psychology and I know that what I was thinking was called vocational psychology and just counseling
My mom is an occupational therapist and basically I know it as the person you go to after you learn how to walk from a physical therapist. The occupational therapist teaches you how to brush your teeth, go to the bathroom, cook, change your cloths and balance and going from sitting to standing or laying to standing.
I found this far more hilarious than I probably should have! Lol. Eh, I'm happy with the laughs... Not gona over think it! Thanx..4all ur videos... but atm, especially 4this 1!!
I'm an OT student. OT has been around for more than a century. It's a medical conspiracy to keep the importance of Occupational Therapy unknown. It's definitely a very important life changing/enhancing therapy service. Everyone that is reading this should comment should tell others about the profession. It's time to spread the word about OT. 🙂
Back when I wanted to be a physical therapist instead of a physician, my principal told me someone else wanted to be an occupational therapist because of the class I was taking (called SAT Preparation and Career Choice I believe). I was a little confused and asked in my head, “what does that have to do with physical therapy? That has to be some sort of talking therapy where the client discusses their interests with the therapist and pays them to help in choosing the right job…” I ask out loud however. I’m glad my dad told me what they actually do
LOL. I’m a PT and am always explaining to people that OT isn’t about getting a job. This is spot on. I just say back to the “occupation” of living your life. Essential!!!
I love the stare that some people do when they clearly don’t know what OT is but they don’t want to say anything, or they just assume that it’s literally “job therapist.” There’s a couple seconds of silence before I go, “No, not that kind of therapy.”
The way I understand it, PT is concerned about how much you can move, while OT teaches you how to do basic daily activities, like going to the bathroom, bathing, putting on clothes, etc within the limits of your abilities to move to help you regain independence.
LOL....that was very cleverly put together. Just as I was thinking, "Isn't OT meant to help people who are struggling with basic tasks like brushing their teeth?" when that becomes the topic of conversation.
We had the lovely experience of OT and PT arguing who was supposed to help my paralyzed husband. OT said they couldn’t be of help that would be a PT thing and PT said they couldn’t be of help because it was more an OT thing 🤦♀️ I just did a crash course on both and did it myself 😂
This was one of your funniest skit ever since most of my friends are OTs. I always make fun of them with the sort of similar punchlines you had in your video
Not gonna lie at first glance I also thought so... But you... Fix desks so they aren't too short and people won't hunch back too much right? (just a joke!)
@@Serperi0r I do work with the ergonomists, but yeah, not my field. I’ve been quoted in the newspaper once in my life, and they said I was an occupational therapist. . . cut me deep, ha
Occupational therapy is named that way because I believe it originated in the UK where “occupations” are the regular activities and hobbies you do, not necessarily your job
I was sent to OT when I had surgery on my thumb. They worked the muscles around it, gave me PT exercises so I could build back the strength and dexterity in my hand. I worked with an electronic phone and a computer... my understanding was that they were there to help me get back to my normal tiniest functional details. I couldn't even tie my shoes at first!
As an occupational therapist: this is hilarious!
No one knows what we do because we do so many different things in different work places. The way I explain it is by saying: My job is to think about all your daily activities which are easy when you are well but more difficult when you are not.
As a patient currently seeing an occupational therapist: also hilarious! Adding in that I am deeply grateful for occupational therapists. You guys rock.
@@tejoned Thanks, I love making a difference to people's lives :)
Absolutely those different work places. I've had a few occupational therapists, but they've all been at this facility for children with developmental disorders. Because I was there to treat aspects of my coordination problems, it was like physical therapy but less injury recovering and building up strength and more "your body can't do this instinctively, so we're gonna teach you". One was specifically to help me pass the physical fitness test. But they also had speech therapists. And sometimes the occupational therapists would work on sensory integration or social skills. Basically all the patients were born with their problems.
Bless your heart❤
I'm a PTA who works with COTAs all the time. And I'm still not sure what y'all do. 😂
They help you strengthen & improve coordination in your hand after wrist surgery. And they also teach you how to wipe your butt after you have a stroke. Is there anything OT can't do?
"He can't brush his teeth?! We should get someone to help him with that!"
"But who would we call?!"
🤣🤣🤣
@@jonduggan7433 She's pointing out that it's exactly what an OT does. Teaching people to do everyday tasks that their muscle memory forgot how to do after an illness.
@@jonduggan7433 there's always one 😂
@@seapinkoyster yep exactly, brushing teeth is what we call a self-care occupation.. exactly the domain of an occupational therapist lol
@@jonduggan7433 you must be new to CZcams. There are People who often recite their favourite parts. And then there are people who feel the need to make rude or unnecessary comments. You’re obviously not the first 😁.
@@kestag2110 LOLOLOLOLOLOL
I vote we rebrand OT to be Movement and Operations Management. The acronym could be MOM
Lol, “I’m going to recommend this patient to receive some MOM treatment”
I love that! That sounds so wholesome ❤️
That’s perfect haha
That's actually really funny.and would be pretty dope
Yo, even at 40 years old, most folks will always remember to call MOM. Makes sense.
I just laughed so hard I peed a little. As an OT this is spot on. Physical therapy may get you up and walking but are you going to walk down that hall naked? Welcome to OT!
Perfect response.. I would always tell my patients " yes, PT will get you walking but what are you going to do when you get there?"
So true! Everyone seems to know what PT does, but no idea about OT, including those in the medical field. Our range is so great! I've had the privilege of educating patients and staff the roles of OT for the past 20 years.
I’ve always explained it as “PT helps you get where your going and OT helps you with what you need to do when you get there”. Doesn’t cover everything y’all do but I can usually get OT in the door with that. (I’m a PT).
I adore my OT colleagues. They really don't get the respect they deserve. But, this is SO funny!
An OT I worked with described it as PT is everything below the waist and OT and above the waist.
@@Fiery154 yeah- that’s been a saying for a lot of years it’s just not really very accurate.
My mom worked as an OT assistant in a children's mental health inpatient clinic for a while. Man the stories she can tell and the stuff she did (definitely a few more than was in her training but, you know, the healthcare system and understaffing). Of course, this was when you could be an OTA with just an associate's from your local community college.
OTs are so under appreciated. It would have taken me another lifetime to relearn how to function in the most efficient way if it weren't for my OT. I don't know how I would have gotten through rehab without her. ❤
Im in tears. Director of Rehab here and this conversation happens about once a month. Who would you call to learn to brush your teeth?🤣
I always tell patients that OT is really a misnomer....Then I spend 5 minutes explaining what a misnomer is. 🙄
@@garycunningham5014 hahah... oh no...
Dentologists?
OMG as an occupational therapist this is the hardest part of the job 😂 seriously we had whole assignments in university about explaining what OT is
We did too! Elevator speech!
Yep! We practice our "elevator pitch" sometimes. XD
Finally a video with OT 😂❤️ the way we describe it to our patients is “helping you get back in doing your everyday activities or what we call occupations”. This is so true when people aren’t always sure how to differentiate PTs and OTs . And it’s true that sometimes people DO forget how to do their jobs for example after having a stroke. We simulate them during therapy so they could get back to work. As for Mr. Jones here, we can teach him how to brush his teeth or get dressed or take a bath independently rather than relying on a caregiver. Other than that, occupations often rely on the patient’s age and role. So for teenagers we can help them participate in school, for adults we help them get back to work, for the elderly we help them with leisure exploration to improve their quality of life :)
I often say PT is about motor skills and OT fine motor skills. Of course they overlap in everyday action.
@@laulullayour description makes a lot of sense.
As a chronically ill person I love ots! They're the people that make my life 10× easier. Can't stand in the shower? Here's a shower chair. Can't push your own wheelchair anymore? Here's a referral for an electric wheelchair. Your house has stairs and you can't get up them anymore? I'll find you a new house and adapt it so you can live there. This is ots in Britain btw that's why all the stuff is free.
As someone who had to go to OT after a brain injury this is so funny. I had so many people ask me what I did there. More like what didn’t I do there.
“He can’t brush his teeth. We should get someone to help him with that.”
Me screaming in my head: call the OT dammit!
...that's the joke...
Haha I know
I'm an audiologist and have been referred to by ENT residents as a speech therapist lol this is so true in regards to rehab therapies 🤣
The ENT residents really should know better. - from an SLP
Yep...I an OT and people have no idea what we do.
@@MissHolliday3110 The patient looks at you quizzedly and says "But I'm retired." 😂
The ENT residents REALLY should know better. -an ENT
@@Fiery154 That's what I was gonna say. that one has no excuse.
Good old OT. I got OT in elementary school to help me have better hand eye coordination and to hold a pencil and to learn how to use my muscles to do the things that I wanted them to do; not have them decide to do something else because dyslexia... I love OT, you guys are da best
My first grader grandchild sees OT to work on similar issues due to Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Global Apraxia. Neurological motor planning disorders.
COTA here. We literally have a doctor who doesn't like OT. So he sends patients home with home health PT consult for Strengthening for ADLs, but no OT. Trust me you will not get a PT to do ADLs with a patient. They always have to call the Dr. Back to get an OT order. The doctor is finally starting to catch on. Lol
"He can't brush his teeth"
"Someone should help him with that"
Perfection.
We call them "ergotherapeut" in Dutch. Basically a person who will help you to find ways to overcome/deal with/go around physical difficulties/disabilities.
That's really interesting, but that name seems to neglect mental health barriers to function. I'm wondering if erotherapeut in the Netherlands work in mental health?
This burnt my soul, was an OT student, life happened, now hoping to be an OT student again.
Was gonna be a music teacher, life happened, looking to get an RN now.
When I was a mental health inpatient they had an OT on site but literally never described what an OT was or does, so I never saw them as I thought it was pointless. Wish there were more awareness around occupational therapy!!
Kayla- that’s too bad. OTs in mental health help people with their coping skills and social skills, managing stress- they often use crafts as a way to help their clients work through their mental health crisis. They also help clients learn everyday skills that can help them in the community (some examples are: budgeting, household management, meal prep, time management). I hope that helps (OT here)🤗
@@leaht4505 thanks! My psychologist explained it when I was an outpatient again and I was like... Oh. Yeah that would've helped. 🙃
@@kaylaboland637 well, I hope you get the help you need🙏❤️🤗God bless you!!!
Omg same! They kept asking if I wanted to see OT when I was discharged, but because my mental health issues were really severe in high-school to 21yo, I didn't think I have any job prospects. So I just kept thinking I don't need OT if I don't have an occupation...
No one even thought to explain what it is either. I still don't quite understand, but having adhd, I really wish I'd taken the OT as apparently they could have helped me learn how to live an adult life 🤷🏼♀️
OT vs Voc Rehab I always thought OT should be functional therapy to help people understand.
That's a much better term.
Except PT is function-oriented, too. 🤷🏼♀️
@@kristideeley I call them counters. 1, 2, 3, 4,....10. Good do it 2x more today I'll be back tomorrow.
@@joywebster2678 depends on your setting, I guess. Acute care in a hospital or SNF may be like that. We get a lot more time with you in an outpatient clinic, in a rehab center's gym, or in home health. I've done plenty of activities and exercises with patients that was geared specifically toward work tasks, let alone ADLs. 🤷🏼♀️
@@kristideeley as a RN I've worked in many different settings....strikes me as boring job. Never got to see them in burn units, that would be good. Otherwise, walking, handing outcwalkers, counting reps and staring at wall while they count. Cardiac rehab done by kinesiologists here outpatient, more interesting.
As someone with chronic pain that has to do OT occasionally I love this. This is pretty much my conversation with the insurance company about why I'm going to it
Maybe I am delirious from studying for finals, but this has me in stitches.
Nope, it's just hilarious, especially for those of us that regularly deal with these people and fields.
Poor Jones… he would’ve been discharged by now if they would’ve gotten the OT consult correct!
And why are they waiting until he's totally medically stable to consult therapy? Poor Jones has been in that hospital for years...he's going to be so deconditioned!!
We help you get back to the things that "occupy your time." 😊
As an OTA that watches your videos I appreciate this!!!
Someone once explained to me that occupational therapy is like applied physical therapy. Ex, PT increases the range of motion of your shoulders and OT reteaches you how to put a shirt on within that range of motion.
(I’m an OT) this is how I describe it.
As humans we do tasks that occupy time (an occupation) from A-Z throughout your day we cover them all. When those tasks get interrupted and you can’t do it anymore. That’s when Occupational Therapists take over!
Definitely am appreciating my OT for hand fracture recovery! She’s amazing! 😁❤️
Occupational therapy really does need a better name.
Our name is fine. We work on the occupations one has...like dressing and toileting and grooming. Physical does the walking but what are you going to do when you get there? That's what we do.
@@bethanyearly2847 Or how you gonna get dressed before you go there lol
I am an OT and this is so true how people don’t understand what an OT does.
What is it
OMG! This is hilarious! Of course...I'm a PT.
OT...The OTHER therapy! 🤣
Bwahah I'm an OT who has never heard this and will start using it.
Haha! I am an OT (we called it “Other Torture”), PT “Pain and Torture”, ST “Sadistic Torture”🤨🤣🤣
I call it the “outstanding therapy” 😆
@@michellegollobit2025 I like that better, thanks😉💗
I love my OTs!! When people ask me what they do, I simplify it as, "they help patients with their ADLs". Then I have to explain what ADLs are, lol!! 😂
BWAHAHAHA my OT sister would love this! She's happily working with children these days because they think it's playtime. Adult patients & all of the Medicare/Medicaid rules drove her crazy.
My friend does OT with children and LOVES it. Like I stated in a previous post, I missed my calling to do OT and really sad about it.
OT student here and the most helpful explanation I have found is our definition of occupations because it’s a little different than everyone else’s! Occupations are the things you want to do need to do or are expected to do that provide meaning to life! It’s the daily chores you hate, stuff on your bucket list, sleep, and activities of daily living (personal hygiene, dressing, eating , brushing your teeth). ADLs are our bread and butter so give us a call!
Thank you for the OT highlight 🤗 Fun fact: Dian Fossey was a pediatric occupational therapist (not a physical therapist, despite what they said in "Gorillas in the Mist"...and a PT doesn't help head-injured patients swallow or use a hand as in "Regarding Henry"). If a person of any qge is having trouble carrying out their daily activities (iccupations), an OT analyzes what is hampering successful completion of those activities and plans how to assist their gaining developmental skills or regaining skills lost due to injury, etc. This can include: adaptive driving programs, addressung distracting/uncomfortable sensory processing issues, developmental self-feeding/dressing (etc ), mechanics of handwriting, fine motor skills and hand splinting...so many ways to assist❣️ Yes, I am an OTR (since 1988).
I had been a nurse 9 years when I went to home health and actually learned what an OT really does.
Such an underrated and invaluable field!
My son was in OT because he has brachydactyly (we call them his dinky fingers). Now i can put his drawings of The Hulk on the fridge without people asking "what's that?" He's so proud he can write his name, he even signs his paperwork from the school. And his books. And his sister's books. And the walls. Thanks, OT!
I walked up to OT in the elevator. I pointed at her badge and said, 'Over The Rainbow.' She laughed so hard. 🤣
OTR Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation
The R is "registered" as part of a national certification.
Finally, someone mentions OT. Happy to see this after being a certified OT asst for 10 + yrs. I appreciate the humor in these videos 😂
This is so funny! I can't stop laughng! I had to watch it multiple times. I am an occupations tharepist.
I had an OT for my hand after I had a severe.radial break with screws, pins, and a plate. My therapist was wonderful! It took 2x a week for 6 weeks, but at the end, I had about 80% ROM back. That is what OT is. She taught me how to use my hand and fingers again.
Reading the comments, I learned so much!! For me, OT was about only psychological therapy, as in doing something productive, when you just had a mental crisis. I didn't know OT, was about other kind of things! Thank you!😊
I took OT when I was little for my sensory processing disorder I am a lot better now and I can control it better.
A quick example how OT helped me post covid-19. She said, well,why do you need to stand to make coffee if you still feel soweak. So I got a swivel stool & now cook mostly sitting down.assessed& rearranged whole apartment re to mobility needs. Great help!
I love having nursing and different allied health disciplines to work along side- it certainly has expanded my own knowledge and improved patient care.
This is so funny though!
I'm an OT, it is often hard to explain what we do!
I explain it like this:
"Anything a human does, and I mean anything, we help them do it."
I feel this frustration, nobody knows what we do 😂
“Brush his teeth, maybe we should get someone to help with that first…but who would we call for that?” 😂😂😂
This is 100% accurate and it hurts my OT-heart.
When I was in early high school, I told my parents I wanted to be an occupational therapist because I was interested in doing career counseling. Now I'm in graduate school for counseling psychology and I know that what I was thinking was called vocational psychology and just counseling
My mom is an occupational therapist and basically I know it as the person you go to after you learn how to walk from a physical therapist. The occupational therapist teaches you how to brush your teeth, go to the bathroom, cook, change your cloths and balance and going from sitting to standing or laying to standing.
I’m a PTA who loves OTs/ COTAs and this video was perfect and hilarious!!
Hahahaha I definitely chuckled 😂😂 as an inspiring OT, this is hilarious. When I become an OT, I’m wearing the heck outta my OT merchandise.
ME TOO! OT for life🙌🏼
I found this far more hilarious than I probably should have! Lol. Eh, I'm happy with the laughs... Not gona over think it! Thanx..4all ur videos... but atm, especially 4this 1!!
I'm an OT student. OT has been around for more than a century. It's a medical conspiracy to keep the importance of Occupational Therapy unknown. It's definitely a very important life changing/enhancing therapy service.
Everyone that is reading this should comment should tell others about the profession. It's time to spread the word about OT. 🙂
Agreed
The take I never knew I needed, but I loved it 😂😂
Back when I wanted to be a physical therapist instead of a physician, my principal told me someone else wanted to be an occupational therapist because of the class I was taking (called SAT Preparation and Career Choice I believe). I was a little confused and asked in my head, “what does that have to do with physical therapy? That has to be some sort of talking therapy where the client discusses their interests with the therapist and pays them to help in choosing the right job…” I ask out loud however. I’m glad my dad told me what they actually do
LOL. I’m a PT and am always explaining to people that OT isn’t about getting a job. This is spot on. I just say back to the “occupation” of living your life. Essential!!!
As an OT in the UK I find this hilarious and sadly true!
Wow, Mr. Jones is almost 80. What a blessing to have made it this far with all that he’s been through. We should hold a prayer vigil for him ❤
This is too much dude. My colleagues were looking at me funny cuz I couldn’t stop laughing. 😂🤣
I love the stare that some people do when they clearly don’t know what OT is but they don’t want to say anything, or they just assume that it’s literally “job therapist.” There’s a couple seconds of silence before I go, “No, not that kind of therapy.”
The way I understand it, PT is concerned about how much you can move, while OT teaches you how to do basic daily activities, like going to the bathroom, bathing, putting on clothes, etc within the limits of your abilities to move to help you regain independence.
As someone with a kiddo in OT? This is beautiful. Thank you for the laugh.
As an OT this is absolutely hilarious. I work in geriatrics too, I can't even tell you how many times I've heard "I don't need you, I'm retired!" 😂
I love that I understand what OT does through context clues
I like your videos~~ they’re perfect and you’re not swearing.
When someone has to teach you how to get in and out of bed or a car,OT is a Godsend!
If you're not in healthcare, you don't realize how HILARIOUS THIS IS 🤣🤣🤣🤣
As someone currently in college for OT, this made me feel seen 😂😂😂😂 no one seems to know what it is around my area!
My family and I laughed so hard.. as an OT this is so accurate.. excellent job Dr
LOL....that was very cleverly put together. Just as I was thinking, "Isn't OT meant to help people who are struggling with basic tasks like brushing their teeth?" when that becomes the topic of conversation.
Went to physical therapy for 3 years and I owe them so much.
We had the lovely experience of OT and PT arguing who was supposed to help my paralyzed husband. OT said they couldn’t be of help that would be a PT thing and PT said they couldn’t be of help because it was more an OT thing 🤦♀️ I just did a crash course on both and did it myself 😂
I graduated OTA school in August. This is spot on! Thank u for the laugh.
Poor Jones is never getting discharged. The elusive professional patient
This was one of your funniest skit ever since most of my friends are OTs. I always make fun of them with the sort of similar punchlines you had in your video
I'm so glad you decided to make a joke out of Jones being your most common patient
The ACCURACY is unreal!!! 🤣😭😭
Omg! This one is hilarious. As a hospital RN, I relate so well to your videos. Keep them coming!
Oh my gosh! When I try to explain what I do (I'm an OT assistant) people look all kind of confused😂
This is sadly relatable 🙄
Love all my budies in OT, PT, and ST. They don't always get the credit they deserve.
Dude, I hate saying this, I'm a nurse. I fucking love your videos. So cleverly funny and relating.
The seamless transitions are awesome!
Got my masters in occupational health, everyone thinks I’m on OT
Not gonna lie at first glance I also thought so...
But you... Fix desks so they aren't too short and people won't hunch back too much right? (just a joke!)
@@Serperi0r I do work with the ergonomists, but yeah, not my field. I’ve been quoted in the newspaper once in my life, and they said I was an occupational therapist. . . cut me deep, ha
Yup my mom is an occupational health nurse and people always think it's related to occupational therapy.
When you achieved masters from ot, what was the main field of practice? I really want to study towards it but don't know where to start.
As the operator at my hospital, accurate.
This. I have been waiting for this video. Thank you.
I loved OT after my TKR on both knees! We played games and they made sure I showed alone. Lol!
Okay your videos are HILARIOUS
I wanna meet this Mr. Jones. He seems like an awesome character. 🤣🤣
Occupational therapy is named that way because I believe it originated in the UK where “occupations” are the regular activities and hobbies you do, not necessarily your job
My dad is an operational therapist, and this is hilarious
Nice to see the OT jokes have moved beyond basket weaving.
I went to college for pre-OT, this was absolutely hilarious to listen to 😂
I love this as an OT student thank you
Love love love your videos!!!!!!
😂😂😂 love it - “let’s try the operator”
LOL, thank you for representing us OTs ❤
I was sent to OT when I had surgery on my thumb. They worked the muscles around it, gave me PT exercises so I could build back the strength and dexterity in my hand. I worked with an electronic phone and a computer... my understanding was that they were there to help me get back to my normal tiniest functional details. I couldn't even tie my shoes at first!