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EPISODE · Jun 2, 2025 · 1H 1M

Anderson Chumpitaz OTR/L: The journey of a “BRO-T” | working in a SNF setting

from Once Upon OT · host Jordan Agabin

Timestamps(0:00) WHY OT?(5:41) What was OT school like for you?(11:14) Memorable moments as an occupational therapy student?(13:20) Fieldwork 1 & 2 experiences - what settings were you in?(17:39) If a current OT student is listening right now and having a difficult time during their fieldwork rotation, what might be something you tell them??(19:55) What was it like as a new grad occupational therapist? | mindset & headspace(21:30) How do you balance full-time & per diem roles as an OT practitioner?(24:49) Is there something you wish you knew or did more of in OT school?(28:33) What advice might you have for a new grad OT?(31:20) How did you approach negotiating salary/rate as a new grad occupational therapist? | Financial aspect of being an OT(37:36) Life as an occupational therapist | what is a typical day like?(40:05) Typical caseload per day(41:41) Favorite aspects of being a SNF OT(43:09) The “not so favorite” parts of the job(44:10) Anderson asks me about home health OT(49:27) Life as a male occupational therapist(55:30) Long-term goals as you move forward in your occupational therapy journey?(57:41) *BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND*

Timestamps(0:00) WHY OT?(5:41) What was OT school like for you?(11:14) Memorable moments as an occupational therapy student?(13:20) Fieldwork 1 & 2 experiences - what settings were you in?(17:39) If a current OT student is listening right now and having a difficult time during their fieldwork rotation, what might be something you tell them??(19:55) What was it like as a new grad occupational therapist? | mindset & headspace(21:30) How do you balance full-time & per diem roles as an OT practitioner?(24:49) Is there something you wish you knew or did more of in OT school?(28:33) What advice might you have for a new grad OT?(31:20) How did you approach negotiating salary/rate as a new grad occupational therapist? | Financial aspect of being an OT(37:36) Life as an occupational therapist | what is a typical day like?(40:05) Typical caseload per day(41:41) Favorite aspects of being a SNF OT(43:09) The “not so favorite” parts of the job(44:10) Anderson asks me about home health OT(49:27) Life as a male occupational therapist(55:30) Long-term goals as you move forward in your occupational therapy journey?(57:41) *BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND*

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Timestamps(0:00) WHY OT?(5:41) What was OT school like for you?(11:14) Memorable moments as an occupational therapy student?(13:20) Fieldwork 1 & 2 experiences - what settings were you in?(17:39) If a current OT student is listening right now and...

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