Brenna Wassil OTR/L : School-Based Occupational Therapy as a New Grad OT

In this episode, I am joined by Brenna who I have known since our days as rehab aides at a local outpatient PT/OT clinicIt was refreshing to reconnect with Brenna at present day now that we are both practicing occupational therapists. In this episode, we learn about her occupational therapy journey from OT student to practitioner — and also hear about the highs & lows during this transitional period TIMESTAMPS:(3:30) Reflecting back on your first impression of occupational therapy  | what did you like about it?(7:50) Brenna’s experience in occupational therapy school | weekend program structure, schedule, time management etc. (11:50) working while attending your occupational therapy program(13:02) memorable OT school experiences (good/bad)(14:31) navigating social life with a weekend OT program structure(15:51) Transitioning into OT Fieldwork 2  — a) Outpatient Hand Therapy clinic (17:57) Transitioning into OT Fieldwork 2 b) School setting - middle/high school(22:32) What might you share with a current occupational therapy student having a difficult and challenging time during their fieldwork 2 rotation?(25:05) How did you prepare for the NBCOT exam? | what worked for you?(28:18) Entering the world of occupational therapy as a new grad OT (32:59) Favorite aspects of your current role as an occupational therapist(35:12) Challenging aspects ?(36:53) Favorite interventions or things you like to incorporate in your sessions(39:09) Memorable stories as an occupational therapist(41:20) Potential long-term goal(s) as an OT(43:28) BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND