Travel Occupational Therapy in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Leslie Hudson, OTD, OTD/L, CLIPP
Today we are chatting with Leslie Hudson, a recent Huntington University graduate. Leslie is a travel therapist currently on assignment in North Carolina working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Leslie has additionally completed work in a SNF as a PRN occupational therapist. Leslie will discuss her experience in the SNF setting as both a travel therapist and a PRN OT. Additionally, Leslie will talk through her evaluation process, her typical day, intervention tools, and how she maintains her work-life balance.
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-Summary of setting 00:00
-What other settings have you practiced in and how did you come to start working as a travel therapist in the SNF setting? 00:35
-Describe your typical day as a travel therapist in the SNF setting 01:25
-What does an evaluation look like for you? 02:57
-What equipment or tools do you often use during intervention? 05:56
-Describe your current caseload 07:44
-Describe your work and life balance 09:46
-What is your most memorable time in this setting? 11:35
-Any words of advice for new graduates interested in SNF & travel therapy? 12:57