7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Occupational Therapist|| Salary, Benefits and more

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  • čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
  • Hi OT Fam! Welcome Back to my channel! Today's video is all about a few things I wish I knew before being a licensed OT. Hopefully you all gain some gems from this video! Don't forget to comment down below which tip helped you the most!
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Komentáře • 53

  • @dollified100
    @dollified100 Před 11 měsíci +48

    I’ve been an OT for 9 years. I would tell any new grads to start in a hospital, on rotation, so you can build your skills in different areas of occupational therapy and still receive support and mentorship for at least the first two years. Many of the issues with ethics and burnout are issues with the whole American, profit driven healthcare system. I still feel occupational therapy is the best job ever, when we are in the right environment.

    • @gmusic715
      @gmusic715 Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @tropiccoils4220
    @tropiccoils4220 Před 5 dny

    I'm looking to start school for OT and I'm overwhelmed, but it was nice to hear that you settled in your profession!

  • @lessthanthreeCOWZ
    @lessthanthreeCOWZ Před 2 lety +35

    I would love to hear about your salary range and how you budget as a new grad, especially when it comes to paying loans!

  • @KG-xe6tc
    @KG-xe6tc Před rokem +5

    Thank you for this video! I'm a new OT grad starting to apply for jobs and getting called for interviews. The anxiety that i have is at an all time high right now. Thank you for being REAL about the experience of a new grad!!!!

  • @madelinetaylor5988
    @madelinetaylor5988 Před 2 lety +2

    girllllll, I am so happy I found your videos!!!! Thank you thank you

  • @gmusic715
    @gmusic715 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks for your videos. I appreciate you ending on a positive. I just submitted my application through OTCAS and the journey seems long and overwhelming. Your growth is evident in your videos though! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and inspiring those of us who are still on the journey ❤

  • @desireellc
    @desireellc Před 2 lety +30

    this video and your others are extremely helpful! I'm currently a sophomore wanting to become an OT so i'll be referencing these all the way through grad school lol. it's nice to see you fitting into your profession so well and doing your thang girl 🤍

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety +1

      Awe thank you so much girl! I’m glad you gained some gems ❤️

  • @Idesofmarch88
    @Idesofmarch88 Před 2 lety +3

    This was such a helpful video! I am in my first year of OT school. Would also love any videos on how to stand out as a new grad 😅

  • @DrOTGuy
    @DrOTGuy Před 2 lety +3

    Great video, and I agree - I wouldn't change the hard times that have helped shape me into who I am as a therapist now either.

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for the support! And its what makes us great clinicians! :)

  • @Therealkluvv
    @Therealkluvv Před 2 lety +19

    Girl this is the most honest OT video I’ve seen so far. I need this, thank you!!

  • @melissavarela8295
    @melissavarela8295 Před 2 lety +3

    I loved this video! All of this was so helpful as a student starting level 2 fieldwork tomorrow! 😊

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety

      Awe thank you! I’m glad you gained some gems! And good luck tomorrow!! ☺️

  • @Love-mh3yg
    @Love-mh3yg Před 2 lety +13

    I passed my NBCOT exam in December and searching for job now. It is harder than I expected. Your video give me encouragement that I needed! Thank you!

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety +2

      You got this! Thank you so much for your support! Good luck w/ your OT journey!

  • @onpu008
    @onpu008 Před 2 lety +1

    Hey, I thought this was a great video! I hope you end up making that video about what to expect as a new grad, that would be very helpful

  • @isatasheriff5490
    @isatasheriff5490 Před 2 lety +6

    This was amazing because I’m starting my OTD program this week! Love every single one of your videos! ❤️

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety

      Awe thank you so much!! Good luck! ☺️

    • @DrOTGuy
      @DrOTGuy Před 2 lety

      Congrats! I did OTD as well. You've chosen a great profession, hope you enjoy the journey through school and good luck! :)

    • @isatasheriff5490
      @isatasheriff5490 Před 2 lety +1

      @@DrOTGuy thank you so much! I am very excited to be joining the field!

  • @JowyCenatVlogs
    @JowyCenatVlogs Před 2 lety

    Love this video . Love the honest truth !!

  • @nicolezier3893
    @nicolezier3893 Před 2 lety

    Loved the video! Just wondering if you enjoyed the program at Stockton University, right now I am between Stockton and another school and its a hard decision for me to make. Would love to know your thoughts on the program!

  • @awong160
    @awong160 Před rokem +1

    Thanks big sis! I appreciate it!

  • @kandyyykind8962
    @kandyyykind8962 Před 2 lety +3

    Im going to do travel ot

  • @snehaseby8436
    @snehaseby8436 Před 9 měsíci

    Such a great video nakul sir thanks a lot I got 38 /50.
    Great tutor helping us a lot

  • @marcieeetheofficialot676
    @marcieeetheofficialot676 Před 2 lety +1

    Yass sis , drop them
    Gems

  • @shakittajones9417
    @shakittajones9417 Před rokem

    Schedule a monthly massage!

  • @clararidings4154
    @clararidings4154 Před 5 dny

    Nice video!

  • @alyssagriffin9455
    @alyssagriffin9455 Před 2 lety +1

    What setting are you working in right now? I'm interviewing at an outpatient ortho clinic but my fieldworks were inpatient adults and outpatient pediatrics. They said 10-12 patients per day but I would start at 50% caseload and have a 3 month ramp-up period to full caseload.

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety +1

      I am working in an outpatient peds setting! And that sounds like a great deal. I like how they are waiting to build your caseload. That was not given to me at my first position so that is amazing! Good luck with your journey!

  • @tonimae888
    @tonimae888 Před 6 měsíci

    Hello from London

  • @paytonbreanna5382
    @paytonbreanna5382 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, I just found your videos! What hours typically do you work a week? Thanks

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your msg! I usually work 8-6 or 9-5 :)

  • @lesonyafire310
    @lesonyafire310 Před rokem +6

    girl i love the content but you went a whole 180 on us. from "why cant we talk about $$" to "well... its what I make." Hunny i wana know!!

  • @vibeswshanicole9584
    @vibeswshanicole9584 Před 2 lety

    Is this same for cota

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před 2 lety

      I didn’t go to COTA school so I can only assume that it is similar! I would definitely as a COTA though! Hope this helps you! 😊

  • @I.am.His.007
    @I.am.His.007 Před 2 lety +2

    Is there a specific type of Occupational therapist that only works with autistic children or children with developmental disorders or would I have to specifically work at an autistic clinic

    • @deereneee
      @deereneee  Před rokem +1

      You would work in pediatrics as your population and then find a setting like schools, outpatient clinics, home health, etc that has the diagnoses you would like to work with!

    • @Heyu7her3
      @Heyu7her3 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Public schools have OTs, but there you're working with any students that have OT in their IEP/ 504 & not just autistic students. So to work with just autistic children you should work somewhere exclusive to that.

  • @I.am.His.007
    @I.am.His.007 Před 2 lety +1

    Where'd u go to university

  • @kawistudytime3105
    @kawistudytime3105 Před 7 měsíci

    pay should be number 1

  • @essencediggs9174
    @essencediggs9174 Před 2 měsíci

    make the video about the money now!!!!

  • @u.4177
    @u.4177 Před rokem

    sorry, I deleted accidently,.

  • @Tumorcoach
    @Tumorcoach Před 11 měsíci +2

    I would honestly say anything below 50 hourly is no bueno not trying to sound extra. But most grads are already six figures in debt. No reason shouldn’t be making at least 6 figures upon graduation.