Zack Box OTR/L: Working in a Specialized School Setting as an Occupational Therapist episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 46 MIN

Zack Box OTR/L: Working in a Specialized School Setting as an Occupational Therapist

from Once Upon OT · host Jordan Agabin

In this episode, I am joined by Zack Box - an occupational therapist currently working in a specialized school setting. He shares his journey from the early days of discovering occupational therapy, his occupational therapy school experience (including fieldwork 2s) and lessons learned along the way ->> leading to his current role as an OT TIMESTAMPS:(4:58) Occupational Therapy School - what was that experience like?(8:31) Memorable moments from OT school(9:44) Fieldwork 2 clinical experiences : school-based OT(12:40) Fieldwork 2 in Inpatient rehab - Yay or nay?(18:54) If a current OT student is having a challenging time with their fieldwork 2 clinical placement — what might be something you tell/share with them?(20:20) Applying to jobs as a new grad OT - your headspace & approach to the job search (23:45) Working as an occupational therapist in a specialized school = how does it feel as of right now?(25:41) Life as Occupational Therapist in the specialized school setting(30:59) Favorite interventions or memorable moments for you?(33:10) Real talk — what are some challenges and difficult aspects for you in this role?(36:26) Your perspective and experience as a “brOT” or male occupational therapist(41:20) Long-term goals as an occupational therapist ?

In this episode, I am joined by Zack Box - an occupational therapist currently working in a specialized school setting. He shares his journey from the early days of discovering occupational therapy, his occupational therapy school experience (including fieldwork 2s) and lessons learned along the way ->> leading to his current role as an OT TIMESTAMPS:(4:58) Occupational Therapy School - what was that experience like?(8:31) Memorable moments from OT school(9:44) Fieldwork 2 clinical experiences : school-based OT(12:40) Fieldwork 2 in Inpatient rehab - Yay or nay?(18:54) If a current OT student is having a challenging time with their fieldwork 2 clinical placement — what might be something you tell/share with them?(20:20) Applying to jobs as a new grad OT - your headspace & approach to the job search (23:45) Working as an occupational therapist in a specialized school = how does it feel as of right now?(25:41) Life as Occupational Therapist in the specialized school setting(30:59) Favorite interventions or memorable moments for you?(33:10) Real talk — what are some challenges and difficult aspects for you in this role?(36:26) Your perspective and experience as a “brOT” or male occupational therapist(41:20) Long-term goals as an occupational therapist ?

NOW PLAYING

Zack Box OTR/L: Working in a Specialized School Setting as an Occupational Therapist

0:00 46:14

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Once Upon OT?

This episode is 46 minutes long.

When was this Once Upon OT episode published?

This episode was published on November 11, 2025.

What is this episode about?

In this episode, I am joined by Zack Box - an occupational therapist currently working in a specialized school setting. He shares his journey from the early days of discovering occupational therapy, his occupational therapy school experience...

Can I download this Once Upon OT episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!