Kristen Sellars OTR/L (@ot.insider) — Life as a SNF occupational therapist

I am joined by Kristen - also known as “@ot.insider” on insta - who is an occupational therapist currently working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) In this episode, we dive deeper into Kristen’s occupational therapy story - from early interest in OT, to navigating OT school, & starting out as a new grad occupational therapist and handling the unexpected :ohttps://www.instagram.com/ot.insiderTIMESTAMPS:(0:43) What is your occupational therapy story? (3:05) Occupational Therapy school experience - favorite classes, things that stick out(7:07) Transitioning to Fieldwork 2 experiences — a) Acute care (8:21) What helped ease your transition into a hospital-based setting for fieldwork? (10:54) Fieldwork 2 experience in pediatrics - school setting(13:44) If a current occupational therapy student is in the midst of their fieldwork 2 clinical rotation and is having a difficult/challenging time — what might you share with them?(16:35) Mindset as a new grad occupational therapist(19:56) Kristen’s pathway of jobs as a new grad OT(26:18) Life as a SNF occupational therapist (favorite & least fav aspects)(30:56) A typical day in the life of Kristen as an Occupational Therapist(33:09) Self-care practices & tackling burnout — during the work day + @home(35:22) Favorite interventions(37:04) Memorable moments on your OT journey(41:43) Motivation behind starting your instagram account —  (@ot.insider) + the new podcast!(47:58) Any long-term goals as an occupational therapist?(50:01) BONUS LIGHTNING ROUNDhttps://www.instagram.com/once_upon_ot