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Spill The OT: Real Talk Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology

Spill The OT: Real Talk Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology

By Spill The OT

Spill the OT Podcast is a judgement-free zone to spill all of the tea about OT, PT, and SLP. We talk to REAL therapists out in the field to learn about the ups, downs, and everything in between. No topics are off limits! Let's chat salary, medicare, student loans, the good, the bad, all things therapy.
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Spill The OT: Real Talk Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language PathologyJul 06, 2020

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OT - Interview Tips (Part 2)

OT - Interview Tips (Part 2)

Hi friends! Today we are talking to a lovely therapist named Angelika and she is sharing about her experiences being on an interview panel and taking a course on interviewing. If you are a new graduate, student, or therapist looking to switch jobs or career then you DO NOT want to miss this interview!! Angelika shares SO MANY helpful tips for interviewing that we decided to split the interview in half so you can fully absorb and digest all of these great suggestions. To follow Angelika and her journey you can find her:

on IG @WanderlustLika

and on YouTube @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fpVN35z1fvOPk5DFvRCuQ

Nov 06, 202048:25
OT - Interview Tips (Part 1)

OT - Interview Tips (Part 1)

Hi friends! Today we are talking to a lovely therapist named Angelika and she is sharing about her experiences being on an interview panel and taking a course on interviewing. If you are a new graduate, student, or therapist looking to switch jobs or career than you DO NOT want to miss this interview!! Angelika shares SO MANY helpful tips for interviewing that we decided to split the interview in half so you can fully absorb and digest all of these great suggestions. To follow Angelika and her journey you can find her:

on IG @WanderlustLika

and on YouTube @https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fpVN35z1fvOPk5DFvRCuQ

Oct 23, 202036:14
OT - Menstruation, Reproduction, Pediatrics, Oh My

OT - Menstruation, Reproduction, Pediatrics, Oh My

Welcome to season 3 friends! Today we are interviewing with an amazing therapist who shares about her passion for starting conversations around the historically (but fortunately changing!) "taboo" topic of menstruation. This therapist is choosing to remain anonymous and currently works in pediatrics where she found a lack of conversation and education for her clients. We shared an honest discussion about her aims with continuing the conversation and hopefully presenting at AOTA to continue this conversation to a much wider scope. 


IG - TheBleedinOT

Oct 09, 202043:04
OT with "Spill the OT"
Jul 06, 202041:36
OTA - Entrepreneurship with Purpose Therapy Box
Jun 29, 202037:40
OT - Community work with Homeless Population

OT - Community work with Homeless Population

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a fantastic OT, Andrea LeFlore. She is an occupational therapist in the Chicagoland area and recently graduated with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). She is a Research Specialist at UIC where she supports community-based participatory research, clinical peer mentor projects for people with disabilities, and performance-based assessments for Williams Consent Decree class members. She is the Director of Community Education on the Chicago Street Medicine team and a 2018-2019 Schweitzer Fellow. She contributes to various homeless workgroups including the MacNeal Medical Respite team for the homeless and the Alliance for Health Equity among Chicago Hospitals to address Housing and Health initiatives. Her experience in developing and conducting Participatory Community Assessments involved academic and community partnership formations with permanent supportive housing organizations in Chicago.

Jun 22, 202052:47
*Bonus Episode* Are you an Empath?

*Bonus Episode* Are you an Empath?

Hi everyone! Are you an empath? Me too! I am NO expert, but trust me I know that feeling of being told you are "too sensitive" and I'm here to help!
Jun 15, 202021:20
OT - Australia Community Mental Health Therapist

OT - Australia Community Mental Health Therapist

Hello! Today we are interviewing with a fantastic OT who lives and works in Sydney, Australia and she shares about her experiences working as a community-based occupational therapist. Tune in to hear about her work experience so far as an OT!

Instagram: larasworld__
Jun 15, 202028:56
OT - Lactation & Development Resources

OT - Lactation & Development Resources

Bio:

Marissa is an occupational therapist who specializes in lactation and infant feeding. She owns and operates a private practice called Lactation & Development Resources which serves mothers perinatally and infants ages 0-6 months. Prenatally, she educates and empowers clients with evidence-based information about lactation, breastfeeding, and bottle feeding so that they can go into their birth as prepared as possible. Postpartum, Marissa offers a holistic and integrated approach to lactation support and feeding therapy in order to help her clients achieve their individual goals. Marissa is also passionate about helping other OTs as well as SLPs and PTs transition to specialize in this unique area of practice. She offers business consulting and mentorship for other therapists starting a Lactation practice. She is also one of the Co-Founders of The Lactation OT.

Website:

www.lactdev.com

www.LactationOT.com

Instagram:

@lactdev

@lactation_ot

Facebook:
Lactation & Development Resources

The Lactation OT community

The Lactation OT

Summit details:
www.LactationOT.com

coupon code for 15% off The Lactation OT Summit All Access Pass: SPILLTHEOT

Acuity Online Scheduler (affiliate link):

https://acuityscheduling.com/?kw=YToxOTAwMjg0Mw%3D%3D

Website builder:

https://www.squarespace.com/

(Marissa is available for business consultation to help OTs learn how to design their own website or to do some/all of it for them, she has limited availability due to her caseload of breastfeeding dyads, so it is first come first serve with a waitlist option)

Flodesk Email marketing (affiliate link):
https://flodesk.com/c/0U8961

Spruce Health (secure messaging with a 2nd phone line):

https://www.sprucehealth.com/

Thinkific online course hosting:

http://try.thinkific.com/marissayahil3326

Marissa's online prenatal course for moms: https://lactdev.thinkific.com/courses/prenatal-breastfeeding

Jun 08, 202001:13:36
OT - Mental Health, Health Writing, Telehealth & More!
Jun 01, 202035:31
OT - Working in Northern Canada

OT - Working in Northern Canada

Hello! Today we are talking to an amazing OT who works in a Northern Province in Canada. Jean-François has already accomplished so much in his career since graduation in 2017.  He is a true visionary with a mission to unite occupational therapists across the globe and he and two fellow OTs have created an Instagram page to help build community. Please tune in to learn all about his journey!


Instagram: Over_The_Top_OT

May 25, 202051:43
OT - Comparing School System to Acute Care

OT - Comparing School System to Acute Care

   Hi! Today we are talking to a lovely OT who has experiences working in both acute care hospital and a school system. Tune in to find out what her experiences have been like and where she has found the most success for her work-life balance!

May 23, 202039:52
OT - Redefining Gender Identity

OT - Redefining Gender Identity

Hello! Today we are talking to a fantastic occupational therapy doctoral student who is an ally and advocate for redefining gender identity. She shares about her own experiences and gives information and research to help therapists better support patients in the transgender community. Her infograph that she shares will be listed on my IG account: Spill_The_OT. Have a great day!

May 11, 202044:20
OT Doctoral Student - Oncology and Mindfullness/Yoga
May 04, 202032:27
OT - Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

OT - Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a fantastic OT who works as a certified hand therapist in the outpatient setting. She shares about her experiences and perspective working this setting along with what an average day looks like and who she helps treat. She also shares some insight into how a seasoned OT or new grad can begin working in this niche setting. 

Apr 27, 202034:30
OT - Sexuality
Apr 20, 202041:42
OT - University Fieldwork Supevisor

OT - University Fieldwork Supevisor

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to an awesome occupational therapist who has worked in many settings across the country and now works as a university fieldwork supervisor for level I fieldwork students. She started her own LLC and 4+ years of pediatric OT experience as well as telehealth and yoga therapy. 

Apr 13, 202030:17
OT - Mentorship for New Grads

OT - Mentorship for New Grads

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a wonderful therapist with over 20 years pediatric experience and she shares her passion for mentoring new grads. Angela Bender is a pediatric OT with over 20 years of experience. She owns a small pediatric therapy

practice in southern Oregon, and her passion is mentoring clinicians newly entering the world of

pediatric OT. She helps clinicians make the transition to a seasoned pediatric OT in less time, with less

risk of burn out. Her goal is to create a community to that provides mentoring resources and products

that solve the problem of limited time and resources for collaboration, job training and mentoring in

healthcare today.

Free Facebook group: Peds OT Mentoring Community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/795743644180038/


Book: Pediatric OT The Guide For The New Clinician

https://www.amazon.com/Pediatric-OT-Guide-New-Clinician/dp/B084QK93VB/


Course: Mentoring For The New Grad Pediatric OT

https://www.nextlevelot.com/products soon to be featured on my website

todayandbeyondtherapy.com


You can reach her by email: angela@todayandbeyondtherapy.com

Apr 07, 202044:50
OT - Alternative Health (Reiki) in Home Health and Hospice
Nov 15, 201929:54
OT - Comparing Acute Care vs. Inpatient Rehab

OT - Comparing Acute Care vs. Inpatient Rehab

Hi! Today we are talking to a wonderful OT who has been practicing for 7 years. She began in inpatient rehab and has since transitioned to acute care in a hospital. Listen as she shares her story about the two different settings including productivity standards, scheduling, treatments, salary, and more!
Nov 08, 201928:44
OT - Holistic Occupational Therapist

OT - Holistic Occupational Therapist

Today we are talking to the wonderful Emmy Vadnais the co-founder of www.HolisticOT.org and holistic occupational therapist. She has over 20 years of experience and was kind enough to grace us with her wisdom and knowledge about what holistic OT is and how it can be used in practice. Tune in to learn more!

Nov 01, 201941:17
OT - Hippotherapy

OT - Hippotherapy

Hi! Today we are talking to an OT who recently traded her role in the skilled nursing facility for early intervention and hippotherapy! Tune in as we learn about her experiences working with horses and young children at this non-profit facility

Oct 26, 201925:07
OT - Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)

OT - Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT)

Hi! Today we are talking to an NDT certified OT who shares her experiences earning the NDT certificate and its impact on her daily life as a practitioner. She shares a variety of ways NDT has influenced her clinical judgement and she is an excellent resource to learn more about this amazing technique!

Oct 18, 201928:20
SLP - Teletherapy & Telehealth
Oct 11, 201928:07
OT - Burnout with Erika del Pozo from "The Burnt Out to Lit Up Podcast"
Oct 05, 201952:02
PT - Pelvic Floor Therapy

PT - Pelvic Floor Therapy

Hi everyone! Today we are talking to a physical therapist who worked as a pelvic floor therapist/specialist. She shares her experiences including the basics of what pelvic floor therapy is as well as descriptive stories of specific dysfunctions that may present in this area. Did you know that OTs can work as pelvic floor therapists as well? Tune in to learn about pelvic floor therapy and see if it may be a good option for you to look into :-) 

May 19, 201942:28
Q & A Level II Fieldwork

Q & A Level II Fieldwork

Hi everyone! Todays episode is good for students going into their level I or II fieldworks or those therapists curious to hear some questions/concerns students have before going into their fieldworks. It's a low key Q & A with yours truly. Please understand these are ONLY my opinions! If you ask another therapist he/she may give you completely different feedback. If you are listening and thinking WHAT?! Please shoot me an e-mail and come on here to share your own advice and experiences -- I'd love to have you! 
May 06, 201926:12
OT - Naturalistic Setting Ages 0-21

OT - Naturalistic Setting Ages 0-21

Hi Everyone! Today we are talking to a therapist who works as an independent contractor in the naturalist setting. This may mean schools, homes, day cares, doctors appointments, etc. depending on the individual client. The clients are billed through an outpatient services, but the services rarely take place in a clinic. Tune in to learn more!

Apr 28, 201943:49
OT - Children with ADHD

OT - Children with ADHD

Hi everyone! This week is our second episode in the diagnoses series and this week it is all about ADHD and OT.  This school-based OT has TONS of excellent content to share with lots of tips you can borrow! 

Apr 21, 201929:55
OT - Children with Autism

OT - Children with Autism

Hey everyone! We are switching it up this week and talking about a specific diagnosis instead of a setting. Today we are learning about Autism. We have a school OT who shares tons of insight into working with students with autism in a public school setting. Tune in to learn about how some students with autism present, treatment ideas, and so much more!

Apr 14, 201942:21
OT - Working in Philippines vs USA

OT - Working in Philippines vs USA

Hi Everyone! Today we are talking to Kelvin who shares his experiences of attending school and working in the Philippines compared to moving to the United States. He shares the differences in culture not only among the workplace but overall culture of families. Tune in to learn more about how another country experiences OT!

Apr 06, 201943:06
OT - Feeding Issues in the Public School System

OT - Feeding Issues in the Public School System

Hey everyone! Today we are learning about OT's role for feeding in the school system. Usually feeding issues are addressed in an outpatient setting or medical setting; however, today we are learning about one amazing OT who created a feeding curriculum to help her kiddos in the public school setting. If you're curious about schools, OT, or feeding then this episode is for you - enjoy!

Mar 31, 201936:05
OT - Telehealth (Remote work from home position)

OT - Telehealth (Remote work from home position)

Hey everyone! Today we are chatting with Linda who works as a tele-therapist (Telehealth) for virtual schools. She shares what this looks like and how it all works. She also shares my favorite topic, money! Have you ever thought about doing tele therapy? Check it out to learn what it may look like for you.

Mar 17, 201944:13
OT - PRN and Stay at Home Mom

OT - PRN and Stay at Home Mom

Hey Guys! Today we are talking about something a bit more controversial, putting the degree on the back burner and being a stay at home. I always want this to be inclusive, and this is just one avenue that I am interested in learning more about and opening the communication. There are many routes in life and this is just to discuss one possible route in the ever challenging work/life balance 

Mar 04, 201928:53
OT - Travel Therapist

OT - Travel Therapist

Hey everyone! Today is all about travel therapy. Our guest has worked as a contract travel therapist for school systems. Have you ever thought about doing travel therapy? Do you have any experiences to share? Tell me all about it at Spilltheot@gmail.com

Feb 24, 201942:33
Q & A with a hint of Assistive Technology

Q & A with a hint of Assistive Technology

Hi all! Today is all about your Q & A's. Tune in to listen to your questions on fieldworks, school, and assistive technology 

Feb 17, 201929:50
PT - in a Prison

PT - in a Prison

Hey all! Yes you read that correctly, today we are talking about working as  therapist in a prison. Our guest today worked unexpectedly at an outpatient center as a contractor to the prison in the mid 1990s. She candidly shares her experience and highlights what work life looked like for her in this particular setting. 

Feb 10, 201941:47
Exploring Entrepreneurship and Women's Health with Melissa LaPointe

Exploring Entrepreneurship and Women's Health with Melissa LaPointe

Today's episode we have Melissa LaPointe. Melissa is an OT turned consult and mindset coach based out of British Columbia, Canada. With over 13 years experience in both pediatrics and women's health, she's now a full-time virtual business owner that supports OTs around the globe with a special interest in women's health and entrepreneurship.


www.melissalapointe.com 

Feb 05, 201944:44
OT - Early Intervention and Pediatric Outpatient

OT - Early Intervention and Pediatric Outpatient

Today we talk to Jennie who has worked in peds the majority of her career and has so much insight into our profession. I love how openly she talks about the "real" issues and she also created her own website! www.occupationalanswers.com. Enjoy the show!

Jan 25, 201947:57
PTA - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

PTA - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Today I spoke to Anke, a PT assistant who works in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). She speaks candidly about salary/hour wage as a therapist, productivity, and expectations at a SNF

Jan 22, 201932:03
School-Based OT and Fieldwork Supervisor

School-Based OT and Fieldwork Supervisor

Today we are talking to an OT who has worked in a Peds Outpatient, SNF, and now in a school as a contract therapist. She shares her tips and tricks as a level I and II fieldwork supervisor

Jan 11, 201933:07
OT Fails and Wins for the Week & PT turned Entrepreneur

OT Fails and Wins for the Week & PT turned Entrepreneur

Today let's chat about some therapy highs and lows this week. We also had the luxury to talk to Dr. Cori Campbell, a physical therapist turned entrepreneur for holistic health and wellness. 

Jan 04, 201930:10
OT -Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Inpatient Rehab

OT -Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Inpatient Rehab

Today's guest is a relatively-new graduate from a combined BS/MS Occupational Therapy program. She starting out working as a travel occupational therapist in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and now works in inpatient rehab. Tobi shares her advice to students and new grads as well as shares salary, negotiation tips. Welcome Tobi!

Dec 21, 201832:07
OT - Director of Rehab

OT - Director of Rehab

Let's chat with an OT who recently took a role as manager in the outpatient neurology setting. She shares her experiences both as an occupational therapist and the transition into a director of rehabilitation role.
Dec 11, 201818:57
Dual OT and PT degree

Dual OT and PT degree

Today we welcome Dr. Racine Johnson, she is a PTA who returned to school for her dual OT and PT degree. She has 30 years of experience and tons of insight into the profession
Dec 11, 201843:12
OT - Acute Care Setting

OT - Acute Care Setting

Hi! Welcome to Episode 1 of Spill the OT where we spill all of the tea about therapy. Today we talk with Rachel, an OT who has been in the field about 6 years. She shares salary, routine, highs and lows about acute care hospital.
Dec 11, 201824:31