Alina Lieu OTR/L : New Grad Perspective as an Occupational Therapist

In this episode, I welcome Alina Lieu who shares in-depth about her occupational therapy journey through the years, lessons learned and memorable experiences along the way. For any occupational therapy students or new grad OTs, this episode is for you!Timestamps:(4:56) Why Occupational Therapy?(8:13) Tell us more about your OT program experience — getting accepted to school, favorite classes, memorable moments(18:22) Fieldwork 2 experiences (27:24) If a current OT student is listening, and is having a difficult or challenging time — what might be something you tell them? (29:35) How did you prepare for the NBCOT exam? Any helpful tips, tricks, strategies and materials used?(33:00) How did you adjust your approach to pass the NBCOT on your 2nd attempt?(39:07)  What was your experience like applying for jobs?(44:22) What is your current role? (46:03) What is it like to work per diem? | plans to go full-time work?(49:18) Advice for the new grad OT applying for jobs(51:47) Life as an occupational therapist in a skilled-nursing facility (SNF)(56:58) Treatment ideas?(58:49) the “not so favorite” parts of being an OT(1:01:42) Your future as an occupational therapist(1:04:32) **BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND**Follow along the occupational therapy journey on instagram :)https://www.instagram.com/mycupofotea/https://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot/