Working as a Student | Ep 59

Working as a Student | Ep 59

Working as a Student - a student from FOTA asks us if they need to work while an OT/OTA student what are some job ideas that relate to OT OR does it need to be in the field at all?Join us for this episode where we dive into working as an OT/OTA student and share our experience and feedback on working while a student.Grab your favorite Kombucha and listen in as we discuss this great question from a student.  Make sure you email us your ideas for a podcast episode too - kombuchaot@gmail.com [kombuchaot@gmail.com]

Money Talk - Advocating for Higher Pay as a New Grad | Ep 58

Sip on some great Kombucha while you listen in for our latest podcast about New Grad Pay. Rate ranges are based on need, area, setting, population, and experience. As a new grad there are ways to highlight your skills and beef up your resume in order to advocate for the best rate you can during the job search. We share our experience as part of a recruiting team and let you know what we hear in the industry. Listen in for tips you may find useful as a new grad OT/OTA.

Using Your Therapeutic Use of Self | Ep 57

We are back - life got busy and we waited way too long for this next episode, but it's a great one! Thanks to all the students and new grads that visited our booth at FOTA and shared ideas for new podcasts - this episode we discuss incorporating your own interests and personality into your OT/OTA treatment sessions. What a great topic from a great listener!  Grab your favorite flavor of Kombucha and listen in as we get back into the swing of things and share with you another great podcast!

PRN & Alone | Ep 56

This episode is not about being naked & afraid but being a new grad alone in the gym doing prn can feel the same way.  This episode we dive into what to do and tips to be successful when you are working on a weekend or evening and no other therapy professionals are there.  These real world tips could help you be successful as a prn clinician.  Find your favorite flavor of Kombucha and join in this great discussion on being prn and alone.

The INs and Outs of Co-treatment | Ep 55

In this episode Shonda and Wendy catch everyone up on what's going on in their lives and get right back into the podcast meat and potatoes.  This episode focuses on co-treatment or treating the same patient with another discipline.  If this is allowed in your setting/state/company it can be a vital tool as a new grad treating many different diagnoses and deficits.  Grab your favorite Kombucha and listen is as we take on the topic of co-treatment.