Episode 73: Future Directions for Occupational Therapy

In her final episode as CAOT host, Justine Jecker is joined by Paula Rowland, an OT turned organizational scholar and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, and Richard Kellowan, a clinician–educator with two decades of experience across Canada, Ireland, and the UK, for a reflective and forward-looking discussion on the evolving landscape of the profession.The trio explores how occupational therapy has transformed over the past two decades, how personal perspectives shift from training to mid-career practice, and how OTs can navigate increasing system complexity while elevating their role. Together, they imagine bold, thoughtful directions for strengthening and stewarding the profession for the next generation.