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

[@dollified100]

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]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Nimoog8h]

Omg any tips I’m in underage and majoring and psychology ? It’s applying to Ot school hard?

[@lessthanthreeCOWZ]

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

[@lesonyafire310]

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!!

[@desireellc]

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]

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

[@Love-mh3yg]

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]

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

[@Therealkluvv]

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

[@deereneee]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@freepalestinanow]

kaeluv

[@KG-xe6tc]

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!!!!

[@tropiccoils4220]

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

[@Idesofmarch88]

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 😅

[@isatasheriff5490]

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

[@deereneee]

Awe thank you so much!! Good luck! ☺️

[@DrOTGuy]

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

[@isatasheriff5490]

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

[@snehaseby8436]

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

[@kandyyykind8962]

Im going to do travel ot

[@madelinetaylor5988]

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

[@gmusic715]

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 ❤

[@melissavarela8295]

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

[@deereneee]

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

[@DrOTGuy]

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]

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

[@shakittajones9417]

Schedule a monthly massage!

[@Tumorcoach]

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.

[@I.am.His.007]

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]

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]

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.

[@onpu008]

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

[@alyssagriffin9455]

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]

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!

[@paytonbreanna5382]

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

[@deereneee]

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

[@essencediggs9174]

make the video about the money now!!!!

[@u.4177]

sorry, I deleted accidently,.

[@awong160]

Thanks big sis! I appreciate it!

[@deereneee]

Thank you for your support!!

[@CyberkawaiiMaxtac]

pay should be number 1

[@clararidings4154]

Nice video!

[@nicolezier3893]

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!

[@I.am.His.007]

Where'd u go to university

[@deereneee]

Stockton University!

[@I.am.His.007]

@@deereneee tysmmm

[@tonimae888]

Hello from London

[@marcieeetheofficialot676]

Yass sis , drop them Gems

[@deereneee]

Thanks girl ❤️

[@JowyCenatVlogs]

Love this video . Love the honest truth !!

[@deereneee]

Thank you!!

[@vibeswshanicole9584]

Is this same for cota

[@deereneee]

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! 😊