But it will give you a better idea or what NOT to look for. In postgraduate studies, it's possible to gain a Masters degree in one to two years. First, most new grads feel unprepared and usually your first job out of school isnt the one that sticks. Mostly I am just worried about being a "glorified CNA." . 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. Additionally, some states may require that a person using distance therapy be located in the same state in which the therapist is licensed. Or do a lot of on-line con Ed. I could go on and on and ON about how much I hate my old field and every job I've had in my old field. It's useful to hear about the things that OTs don't like. The therapeutic relationship can be difficult if there is a personality clash. 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. Im so sorry to hear this! Im doing travel right now and its hot. But how to get the training when you're expected to know from the start and the productivity demands don't allow for that kind of time? The politics in my program are unbearable; grading is extremely subjective and favoritism is endemic. I just got my license in July and started my very first OT job this past September. Tips to Reclaim your Practice (OT Flourish Podcast). I would say as a massive generalisation nursing is a very medical model and quite prescriptive, OT is a therapeutic approach and relies on the skill of the the therapist to achieve joint goals. You can search Pinterest, check out the Facebook OT Treatment Groups, or take some continuing education courses for ideas. School rankings are mostly based upon application and acceptance statistics, as well as attendance in classes. So, without further ado, here are 10 things I hate about occupational therapy: 1. They found where they belong and stayed there. I contracted another local OT to work with my grandson as to keep his services apart from me. Medicare Benefits and Costs of Occupational Therapy. If you cannot handle this, you may want to consider another career. Occupational therapy could definitely use a gender-diversity facelift. 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. Maybe in community organizing? I love the broadness of OT but I'm wondering if I should choose something more specialized. It is really what you make of it. If anyone can provide further insight on that, I'd appreciate it. I'm not sure it is wise but I'm excited about a career in OT. Occupational therapy is not always the sunshine and rainbows that you read about in the countless news articles touting its frequent rating in the top 10 happiest and least stressful jobs. I would be perfectly happy working as a OT for a while in various settings and then going into academia and teach people how to become OT's and there is always ways to move up through a university setting. This can include treating inappropriate patients who do not need skilled therapy, keeping patients on for far longer than what is beneficial, over-treating the patients to bill for more minutes, and more. I heard so many bad things about SNFs from Indeed. What type of sites/jobs would be the best fit? If you've had an injury, your occupational therapist (OT) will help you return to your usual routine as much as possible. Thinking about ditching the profession altogether. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I graduated with a MAOT in 2009 and am currently working in a SNF. Answer: Depends on the setting. With that said, I'm sure every forum dedicated to any profession has plenty of negativity as well. Yikes. You can make it work for you if this is what you really want. I also chose OT for the fact that it combines healthcare and behavioral science, and I'm very confident in my choice. I am HATING Being an OT Need some words of encouragement or advice. Its okay to leave. I might have to see 80 students in. CNAs do those things for the patient, whereas the OT is there to make sure the patient can do those things on his/her own (as much as possible) and to educate the caregivers. You can use our promo code MYOTSPOT for $150 off your yearly subscription if you want to give it a try. This will also increase tuition considerably, without any foreseen comparable pay raises for either OTRs or COTAs with these pricier degrees. This is super common. With rehab-based occupational therapists and COTAs, a big focus is transfer training. 5. I am working through my BA at the age of 34. The is NO accountability, no ethics, and certainly no remorse over the illegal activity. W wave06 Full Member 10+ Year Member 5+ Year Member Joined Jun 25, 2007 Messages 43 Reaction score 1 Apr 2, 2010 #7 I've also chatted with many OTs. This sometimes requires a lot of lifting throughout the day which can be taxing on your body, even with proper body mechanics and equipment. The NBCOT Certification Exam handbook. Maybe look at a change of role, maybe an emerging role. You are using an out of date browser. (St. Catherine University). Local government? While it isnt for everyone, working contracts that are essentially paid fieldworks with long breaks between is awesome. 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. This sounds right up my alley! Were there any profs you connected with? If OT ends up being slightly less stressful and frustrating than my job as a special ed teacher in a public school system, then I'll be ecstatic. It seems many new grads jump into the first job they can get, since it can be really hard to get your first job. I believe in you, OP. I hate that there is a lack of OTs. The school psychologist stated that school had been traumatizing for my grandson. Especially important if you are a new grad. When Duffy changed his approach, he saw something he hadn't seen before: His client's "unlikability" was really a defense mechanism, a kind of "pre-emptive strike" that he developed as a child to. in this field, and I hope this post can give you some comfort and clarity of why you might be feeling like this. Over 40 years I worked inpatient, rehab, outpatient hands, workplace health, nursing homes and home health. Spending several hours in there, however, changed my mind entirely. Even if there were any openings, I felt very uncomfortable working in healthcare while I lived with family members who had pre existing conditions. What an interesting forum. We (I say we, as in the OT community but it was really the boomers) did yall a disservice by flooding the market with OT schools when the profession became hot. 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. This was one of the schools where I contracted OT services. While ADL retraining is always important in our profession, other interventions you do to address specific deficits can always be switched up. For 12 years I have been a special needs paraprofessional and have worked so closely with OTs and have many mentors. Average salary (a year) 27,055 Starter to 47,672 Experienced. They are interesting but I have shadowed an OT and really enjoyed it. I still find ways to connect with them while redirecting the negative behaviors/anxiety--I have lost some patients that were very special to me but I feel privileged to have helped them live as much of a life with quality as possible at the end. what rehab occupational therapists do. Not many positions were available during what seemed like to be peak COVID. 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. If you are not OK with this, you can opt-out if you wish. You might find your second or third choice is actually a great fit for you. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. I have contracted to local schools with very low rates. For those considering a career in the medical field, but are unsure of the direction they should follow, occupational therapy can be a valuable opportunity. =). Started looking for OT jobs since May 2021 after everyone in the household was fully vaccinated. And my school didn't prepare me for so many things. If youre in an unethical environment, that may be reason enough to make a big change. She was told my grandson might need to be taken off all his meds. If this is the case, dont stop looking for a position in your favorite setting. Whileit may not seem blatantly unethical, many companies have productivity targets that are way too high to be able to ensure proper care and documentation of patients. 1. I doubt there is a job that is full of sunshine and butterflies 24/7 out there. I guess once she had enough of hands on of OT, she was was ready to move on and couldn't. I JUST NEED TO VENT: I absolutely agree with all of your points (I especially love the versatility of OT and its varied settings!). The profession can be very physically demanding, which I did not know upon my entrance into school. It is an active job. A job just has to fit you and satisfy you enough to put up with the bullsh*t. In every field there will always be some who absolutely hate it, some who absolutely love it, and most who fall in between. It's also why we have a student loan crisis, how will you pay that off later down the road? Some can leave you feeling frustrated or even downright miserable. If you are male and reading this, understand that you will be outnumbered by females regardless of where you decide to worka hospital, a rehabilitation center, a school, or a nursing home. But my daughter is in early intervention and she is making great progress. I'm only in my second year of school but have already learned that classmates (and future therapists) that I study/work with are huge in how happy I am in an assignment or project. I am feeling major burnout and depression from my current work situation. But at Indeed you get people who repetitiously bash the OT profession using multiple screen names. 35,411 - 43,517 a year. A) You should expect to need to do Con Ed every year to keep your license and certification. Less expensive state schools are harder to get into, so you may have to choose a private school and pay an average of $80,000+ for your Masters degree, and over $100,000 for your Doctorate. But, this is especially applicable in home health therapy. Some people are never satisfied no matter what. Why???!!!! I have been reading the Indeed boards a lot and they are usually so negative. OT definitely has better work life balance and shifts etc. Or inpatient rehab. You can read more about ethical dilemmas in my post titledEthical Dilemmas in Occupational Therapy. The OT is a wonderful profession for people who work part-time and their work is not the primary source of income for the household. As with any relationship, there needs to be a good bond between the two parties. Im always on my toes switching back and forth from inpatient rehab to very different diagnoses and treatments in acute care. Requesting support and further information. Best decision I ever made." Loved every minute. 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. Think about what you like about OT, what drew you to it. Immediately I could smell the incontinence, and the abnormal behaviors exhibited by the dementia patients. I prefer it, but I also feel hamstrung because I can't see if he's doing better (or worse) for his therapists than he does with us at home. Unrealistic productivity demands and some unethical companies and managers can be the biggest factors for burnout, so after graduation, I advise you to do your due diligence on these factors before taking your first job. 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 just started working for a pediatric HH agency; the regulations, compliance, and documentation is enough to drive any sane person crazy. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. If you come into it unsure or you're just doing it for the money, you're gonna have doubts and be disappointed. 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. If so, Ive absolutely been there (multiple times) and I first want you to know that Im so sorry that youre feeling this way! (Especially if you are in a small rural setting) so try to network with any other OTs in your area. I just retired after 40 years as an OTR. However, OT graduate programs typically have academic prerequisites, including various college-level basic . The school system had another student (very similar situation and age) whose parents were told that their son could not return to the school after he had been with the school for 3 yrs. OT came to me like an epiphany and for the past two years I thought I was preparing for my dream career. Oh no, that's so frustrating! This is will improve your odds of getting into a program. Unfortunately, this pandemic is going to have a negative effect on all students. Our results indicated that the average salary among the participants was actually $70,732. JavaScript is disabled. And it is these goals that, like gay conversion therapy, do long-term damage to the human psyche. ), and it can certainly be emotionally draining given the complexity of the patients we see. In addition, I recommend applying to as many schools as you can reasonably afford to (preferably at least 3 or more). Welcome to r/OccupationalTherapy!This is an automatic comment on every post. In the end, my gf has decided not to pursue OT for other reasons. What OT topics are you most interested in? Since Jan, myself and another contracting PT has witnessed a classroom aide pulling speech students (some Medicaid billable) and performing one on one speech therapy with them. 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.) Any input or suggestions for this? Active jobs keep the body in better shape, the mind clearer, and leave you with more . 4. Additional job details. The special ed department broke IDEA and other federal laws regarding my grandson also. Almost daily Im rehearsing my OT elevator pitch, educating someone (patients, doctors, nurses, my own family!) This is SUPER stressful since you dont have anyone to guide you or answer questions, and you really are thrown to the wolves.. Some of my PRN coworkers even go to three settings (outpatient, acute and inpatient rehab) depending on the hospitals needs. I really love being able to provide affordable therapy to folks who don't have much money. These cookies do not store any personal information. I agree that you should take what you read on the Internet with a grain of salt. I just like to be open-minded and hear all sides and weigh it all out. Alternatively, if you have already completed an undergraduate degree, complete a masters degree in occupational therapy. Some institutions may require you to have completed set prerequisite subjects in your undergraduate degree. Because of this, your application has to be really strong to stand out among the massive number of applicants. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Almost every setting has productivity requirements, with some settings less strict than others. Keep applying, and dont give up! Most ABA therapists don't set out to hurt children. With OT, youre helping people achieve their goals and increase their independence and life satisfaction, which far outweighs the downsides. I really do not want to complain, especially with so much heartbreak and loss in the current world situation. Every career has its ups and downs. Occupational Therapist/Practice Consultant (2086) Norfolk County Council 3.7. Is it possible for the field to phase out? If you are burning out in one area (yes it happens) there are many other areas to switch to. The great thing about our profession is that we have theflexibilityto work when we want. Any particular reason why you want to ditch and what you might go into? Ive never been so finished. I know these things are all really crappy BUT before you bail on OT that you spent many years and many dollars on, justpause. Depending on the regulations where you live, this. Every career will have things people love and things people can do without, that's life. I'm just ranting in confusion, but any feedback would be appreciated. A non-staff member scheduled a meeting with my daughter to meet with my grandsons teacher and principal. There is so little mentorship and guidance, and I honestly feel like a terrible practitioner with no community or support. You can stay where you are unhappy or go somewhere else. 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. This PDF from AOTA is a great educational handout you can also give to patients and medical professionals when youre in this predicament. I think any profession will have people who are sick of it and burnt out. 2. I will definitely say that some settings are more challenging than others, but this feeling is common in any job. If you have any additional strategies that have helped you combat burnout in your practice, please be sure to share them in the comments below. 1. Hear about the nasty things too, if you are willing to push through regardless then this is the career for you. Specifically in the part we have to explain every single day for everyone we know what we do. in Counseling & Mental Health, Life Coach. If you dont mind me asking, what kind of OT dream job did you land? Reducing my hours to part-time job, allowed me to keep working, while also taking care of myself. Nobody really knows what you do or they just say: "Oh you are just like a PT!" The disparity in financial compensation is just awful, honestly. Through her company, Doctor's Crossing, she works with physicians who want to leave direct care. Some may also have a doctorate. Or look for travel jobs like that. "They will remark disparagingly, 'I'm just a clinician,' I don't know what else I could do," Fork says. I still love working in rehab and acute care over eight years later. Maybe you need to think about how to leverage that skillset outside of traditional healthcare? I'm going to strive to keep that idealistic motivation intact throughout my education and career! even when they continually show me otherwise. Try to make hair washing less of an ordeal, and you may find that your child is suddenly more adaptable to it as part of the routine. One of the most rewarding things I did when I was in the clinic was teach the "Back School Clinic" for small groups. Absolutely not! The therapist and client form a therapeutic relationship. Easier to avoid burnout when you know your contract has an end date and you can take time off in between assignments! These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You must log in or register to reply here. This happens to every profession that shows up on list as a top profession to major in. But there are certain things about OT that concern me. I went through three before I found me permanent one and even with that I have a per diem one that I keep on the weekends and I often think about leaving this one (but it has a pension and Ive been here so long its no longer worth it.) Being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 17 years and Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervisor for 10 years, IMy specialty is executive coaching couples counseling. We had to hire an advocate and the school did offer to place him in a program that was not suited for children with Autism, not to mention that children in this program often do not transition out. Im discussed and fed up with the entire system. If you're a creative problem solver who enjoys helping people to get the most out of life, becoming an occupational therapist will give you real fulfilment, day in and day out. But probably less scope to work at higher clinical bands. 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. Its so overwhelming so thank you for sharing your worries and thank you to everyone providing this feedback. Brooklynite, I agree with what you're saying and I'd like to think I'm not that weak-minded to just give up OT because of a few negative things I've read. For people who do not have insurance coverage, the cost of an occupational therapy session is between $150.00 and $200.00 for the initial evaluation, and between $40.00 and $200.00 for each therapy session. Please note that we are not able to give specific treatment advice or exercises to do at home. Im going on my 4th year in schools and constantly feel lost. I have been an OT for over 36 years, and although I enjoy working with clients, I find the paperwork excessive and unnecessary for quality of care. Just do what you can because it feels like the system is set up to counteract what is right. There will always be people who want to bitch no matter how many people wipe their asses. Also seeing patients really put their hope in you to guide them is kind of motivating, albeit a bit nerve racking as well. ugh, that horrid Indeed forum. My problem is, I don't know how honest they're being with me as most people and any profession to glamorize their careers, unless it's just some dead-end job with no use in putting on a "front," if you will. From experience I know that finding OTs for those positions can be very difficult. I worked in a school and realized that it's definitely not for me. I have been an OT in the state of Virginia since 1999. Is it non-clinical? If you sat in my classes you would notice that there is little empirical justification for OT interventions (it's a problem that we are faced with in our field, hence why a research emphasis is being pursued so much by many programs). Gain work experience. That's a false dichotomy, but you are free to choose and make your decisions as you wish. 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. 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. Fewer and fewer settings are paying for this, so expect to pay for the courses. Occupational therapists have a Master's degree in occupational therapy. 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. Are You a Burned Out OT? THAT SPEAKS VOLUME!!!!!!!! But in reality, this isnt always the case. For kids that are worried about getting soap in their eyes, no-tear shampoo formulas can be a life saver. In order to practice in the United States, you must pass the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) examination. 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. doing what you love. What OT topics are you most interested in? One advantage of working in home health is you can be your own boss and set your own schedule. You can't only know about the good, beautiful things about OT. 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. I would like some of you guys thoughts on the future of ot. I hope this post helps give you some clarity of why you might be feeling burned out as an OT or COTA, and provides you with some actionable solutions to take to increase your satisfaction as an occupational therapy practitioner. I personally love working PRN three or four days a week at times, while earning more hourly than the full time rate. Ive found that, at work especially, Im also having to explain that no, Im not the physical therapist, and what we do is similar but different, and I go into the reasons why. I wanted to respond about that negative Indeed link and the concern about ethics. If this is your first time posting, please read the sub rules. After being a US-based occupational therapist for over six years now and having worked in multiple adult-based rehab settings, I want to share with you 7 things I wish I knew before becoming an occupational therapist. I cant imagine doing anything else. Cast a wide net when you are looking for jobs. Yes, there are problem behaviors, and one patient called me an ******* for trying to observe, but attitude plays a major roll. Among other unethical issues I have had. These settings will typically have considerably less physical demands. For example, you may need to be able to drive and go to the grocery store. Ive seen this in myself, my friends, and my coworkers at the end of each day and week that its really hard to have any energy to get anything else done. 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. 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 never would have anticipated how sick I would get during my pregnancy. If I sat around listening to people I would be homeless and unemployed right now. 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). Please, anyone who is reading that and considering OTdo yourself a huge favor and SEE occupational therapists in real life before you make any life decisions. No particular college major is mandatory for admission to OT school, Tyminski says. B) Depending on your setting, you may be the only OT in the department. Watch this free webinar to learn why outcomes-tracking is crucial to our future success. Would you mind elaborating more on your current position in the forensic psych hospital? If youre wondering if your city is saturated, check Indeed.com regularly and see if new job postings are listed, in addition to seeing how many OT and OTA programs exist in the city. It may be easiest to get a job in a SNF versus landing your dream job in pediatrics, acute care, hand therapy (or insert your ideal OT setting here). 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. become an ot/ota. Im so glad I did, because I finally got that call back and am so grateful to be an OT in the hospital-setting. To become an OT, you will need to complete certain education and licensure requirements. 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