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I am very excited to announce that our team has expanded in 2024, welcoming 3 skilled Occupational Therapists, 1 talented Speech Pathologist and 2nd practice coordinator. With this robust addition of expertise, we are poised to deliver even greater support and care to our clients. Here's to the incredible year ahead! 🌟 #TeamGrowth #OccupationalTherapy #speechpathology "

Where art, drama and music therapy meet occupational therapy, podiatry, paramedics and speech and language therapy, you find the supporting the therapy teams T level. This forward-looking course celebrates the evolution in therapeutic care. Learn more: https://ow.ly/u2HL50Qf4UI

Why choose #OccupationalTherapy as YOUR profession? Join #OccupationalTherapist Julia as she reflects on her journey: "I've worked in pediatric OT most of my career and my most memorable experience was when I worked with a prosthetist to develop and train a child with an upper limb deficiency so he could play hockey with his prosthetic that was specially designed for his favorite sport." Learn more about occupational therapy: https://ow.ly/svVx50QsFvA #OccupationalTherapy #WhyChooseOT

Tired of juggling work, home, and endless therapy trips? We get it! 😓 Parents in rural NSW, we understand the challenges you face trying to access quality Occupational Therapy for your children. The long drives, time off work, and constant disruptions—it’s exhausting! But what if there was a way to get expert care without the hassle? What if you could bring top-notch therapy to your child, no matter where you live? 🏡 Introducing Country Connections: Transforming therapy access for kids and teens in rural areas! Here’s how we’re making a difference: ⭐ Proving expert Occupational Therapists through online consultations. ⭐ Customised programs for children aged 8+. ⭐ Flexible options: Choose from 12-week blocks or ongoing sessions. ⭐ Receive evidence-based care in the comfort of your own home or school. No more long drives. No more missed work. Just effective, personalised therapy that fits seamlessly into your life. Ready to make therapy stress-free and empowering for your child? Let’s connect! Your child’s potential should never be limited by geography. With Country Connections, quality care is just a click away. 💪🌟 Click the link in the first comment below to register your interest today. #GraceChildrensTherapy #RuralNSW #OccupationalTherapyAU #TelehealthTherapy #EmpoweringKids #CountryConnections #TherapyAtHome #RuralFamilySupport #GraceChildrensTherapy

Our mixed-method research study was #justpublished in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education. Collaborating with my colleague Jacqueline Achon, we explored the use of experiential simulation in higher education. This innovative approach allowed graduate occupational therapy students at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to experience the physical challenges of aging, fostering critical empathetic skills and better preparing them for clinical practice and fieldwork. #simulationinhighereducation #mixedmethod #highereducation #empathy #occupationaltherapy

Curious about how often OT's and Speech Pathologists change roles?🧐 Based on LinkedIn reporting, the average tenure in Australia for these positions is as follows: Occupational Therapists: 1.7 years ⏰ Speech Pathologists: 1.3 years! ⏰ ⁉ Are you as surprised by these numbers as I was? What can employers do to extend tenure and avoid their clinicians changing roles? #SpeechPathology #OccupationalTherapy #JobMarket #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

Join NDSC for this free webinar, "Building Independence Skills Across the Lifespan," with Hina Mahmood, Senior Registered Occupational Therapist from Down Syndrome Resource Foundation. Using a holistic, client centered approach, this presentation will discuss the concept of the person, the occupation and the environment in the process of learning and development. Hina will focus on the developmental progression of skills in the areas of sensory processing, gross/fine motor skills, self-care, and life skills including practical strategies that will increase independence in everyday routines for individuals with Down syndrome of all ages. Register at the link in our bio! #NDSC #downsyndrome

Occupational and physical therapists are your partners in progress! Occupational therapists help you regain independence in daily life, while physical therapists enhance your strength and balance. Together, they play a crucial role in rehabilitation and pain management. Follow Therapeutic Touch for more health insights! #TherapyForLife #RehabilitationHeroes #StrengthAndBalance #IndependentLiving #HealthInsights #TherapeuticTouch

Register for our webinar presented by Dr. Kristie Harper & Kate Sainsbury on March 19, 2024 to understand current practices on occupational therapy in delirium management and to learn about a pathway facilitating early assessment, intervention, and supported discharge home- https://buff.ly/3uQsFzF In acute hospital settings, delirium is an extremely common hospital complication (Aung Thein et al., 2020), underscoring the need for occupational therapists to support older adult care and aid cognitive recovery.

This advice post is for my fellow therapy assistants—COTAs and PTAs! Last month, I saw a frustrated occupational therapy assistants post in an OT advice group on Facebook, which has over 68,000 members sharing treatment ideas and information. The COTA’s question was: "Serious question….after 25 years I struggle with a 93% productivity requirement. How do you all do this legitimately?" I felt compelled to respond. As a certified occupational therapy assistant with five years of experience in skilled nursing facilities in both Florida and New Jersey, I've worked for contract therapy companies and therapy management firms that strictly enforce productivity requirements of 90% or higher, often reaching 93% or 95%. These productivity requirements are simply unattainable, and to meet these unrealistic metrics, therapists are often forced to hold group sessions and concurrent treatments. Here's what I replied in the picture below! Liza Marie Norton, COTA/L #IndustryInsights