As occupational therapy clinicians, our jobs drastically shape our values and perspective on life. We share a unique outlook and approach to meaningful engagement in all of life’s occupations. Today is the first round table session in which Brock and Erika, a few OTs from different practice areas, come together to discuss topics within the field.
Guest Panelists:
- Brock Cook, BA OccThy - Lecturer - James Cook University - Mental Health
- Erika Downs, COTA/L, MSG - Geriatrics
We discuss the following topics:
- The beach
- Apps & social media: MySpace, Facebook, Marco Polo
- Structure of our jobs in per diem, home health, mental health, and academia
- Hardest parts of current jobs
- Limitations on our jobs as a therapist imposed from our healthcare systems
- Dealing with tough cases and death of a client
- What we wish more people knew about occupational therapy
- Why people do not know what occupational therapy is
- Our favorite/ last watched TV show
- Mental health as a practice area in the United States and Australia
- Our paths to the field of occupational therapy
- Importance of gaining exposure in numerous practice areas
- Best parts of being an occupational therapist