Maybe in business roles, like HR? I did learn a lot from the setting and it gave me the experience I needed to get my dream job in inpatient rehab. Among other unethical issues I have had. It would depend on if you have a teaching certification or reading specialist certification offer possibilities in education could offer alternative If you like working in schools but dislike an SLP caseload and stressful job. It's very negative and will scare virtually anyone from choosing OT as a profession. Local government? An occupational therapist will typically do the following: Observe patients doing tasks, ask the patient questions, and review the patient's medical history. Were there any profs you connected with? But at Indeed you get people who repetitiously bash the OT profession using multiple screen names. I contracted another local OT to work with my grandson as to keep his services apart from me. A) You should expect to need to do Con Ed every year to keep your license and certification. Also I got into an MOT but plan to get my post professional doctorate so I can possibly teach someday. Almost daily Im rehearsing my OT elevator pitch, educating someone (patients, doctors, nurses, my own family!) 4. A CNA is there to dress, help with toileting, etc. Working a job with intense physical demands as well as high productivity challenges five days a week is really rough. No, we actually dont work on getting people jobs. Occupational therapy helps patients to do daily activities or "occupations." Those activities include cooking, bathing, shopping, eating, getting dressed, and caring for loved ones. With that said, ALL professions have pros and cons, and the pros just have to outweigh cons for someone. Nobody really knows what you do or they just say: "Oh you are just like a PT!" Tips to Reclaim your Practice (OT Flourish Podcast). Luckily, therapy usually happens between 9-5 on weekdays. I work for the government now. Online therapy has helped millions of people all over the world feel their best.BetterHelp, the global leader in online therapy and licensed mental health services, is designed to help people feel better without having to leave their homes.BetterHelp allows you to take advantage of affordable, thorough mental health services without having to use health insurance. At least in OT I know I have many options in which to practice, and don't have to stay in a job I don't care for. But honestly, being an occupational therapist is hard. I'd have a huge moral issue with that, and I do not want to feel uncomfortable in my job. reasons why you SHOULD do OT as a profession! Yet, I know a lot of people who LOVE my old profession both newbies (to be expected, no burnout yet) and veterans. Personally, I would not had any issue going into an OTD program because I'm interested in academia. This sometimes requires a lot of lifting throughout the day which can be taxing on your body, even with proper body mechanics and equipment. To become an occupational therapist, you'll need a degree in occupational therapy, which usually takes three years full time or up to six years part time. =). Use no tear soap. Are you independently wealthy? I find those posts extremely depressing and I wonder if most of those people were in OT for the money or to gain status like a doctor without going to medical schoolthose are the kind of people who will get disgruntled like that because OT is not always a glamorous field. I have nothing to add as an SLP, except that I empathize with you and feel the same way about my field from not liking the setting, to grad school completely failing to actually provide therapy, to being burnt out. Ive certainly been in this situation. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. I cant speak for occupational therapy assistant (OTA) programs. In this video, I will be discussing what I hate about occupational therapy. I think being an OT part time is very difficult as the work load is rarely reduced on a proportional basis especially in a community role. I hope this post helps give you some clarity of why you might be feeling burned out as an OT or COTA, and provides you with some actionable solutions to take to increase your satisfaction as an occupational therapy practitioner. With rehab-based occupational therapists and COTAs, a big focus is transfer training. Evidence-based practice trumps your gut feelings. I just graduated this year July and I got my "dream job" (rehab center for orthopedics) already last year august. With OT, youre helping people achieve their goals and increase their independence and life satisfaction, which far outweighs the downsides. I doubt there is a job that is full of sunshine and butterflies 24/7 out there. Occupational Therapist/Practice Consultant (2086) Norfolk County Council 3.7. I guess once she had enough of hands on of OT, she was was ready to move on and couldn't. I'm just trying to get feedback from practicing OTs and I want to know both the positives and the negatives, what to watch out for, and how to maximize my potential. Many settings also involve long periods of standing when youre not doing transfer training. Because of this, your application has to be really strong to stand out among the massive number of applicants. You will find a Job that you like, I really believe in you OP! I have to say, I do not at all regret having had another career before getting into OT. So while you do get to provide meaningful treatments and help people achieve their goals, you do have to deal with the struggle of meeting your productivity on a daily basis. I can tell you from experience that youll be glad you did. I wish there were more OT forums out there. Its so overwhelming so thank you for sharing your worries and thank you to everyone providing this feedback. Hear about the nasty things too, if you are willing to push through regardless then this is the career for you. Occupational therapists have a Master's degree in occupational therapy. Yeah! Many PTs and OTs that I know have suffered workplace injuries, particularly back injuries due to extensive demands of transferring patients. I have to say, do listen to the people from indeed. Would I personally change my career choice? I stood up in front of a group every so often and I discussed how to prevent back injuries. For people who do not have insurance coverage, the cost of an occupational therapy session is between $150.00 and $200.00 for the initial evaluation, and between $40.00 and $200.00 for each therapy session. As an occupational therapist, you have the opportunity to help people get their lives back when they cannot do it on their own. This can include treating inappropriate patients who do not need skilled therapy, keeping patients on for far longer than what is beneficial, over-treating the patients to bill for more minutes, and more. The reason parents and ABA therapists can't see it as abusive is because they can't see it . I really do not want to complain, especially with so much heartbreak and loss in the current world situation. You're just "go go go" all day long. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Answer (1 of 3): Not sure what you are currently doing for work. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. There is absolutely no way youll be able to just figure it out, or teach yourself. I think it is fine to feel like a bad practitioner the first couple years. Spending several hours in there, however, changed my mind entirely. Maybe in community organizing? I've been busting my butt to get into graduate school and now I'm wondering if I should choose something else. I would like some of you guys thoughts on the future of ot. Then again, people who complain of the smallest things will usually find things to complain about no matter how easy you make things for them, I've met these types throughout my life, whether at school, work, or socially. Ditto with home health. "They will remark disparagingly, 'I'm just a clinician,' I don't know what else I could do," Fork says. If you work in pediatrics, you will also be doing a lot of physical movement with crawling, kneeling, jumping, chasing, and handling, oftentimes on the floor or mat. Use Your Comfort Zone. One of the joys of OT is that there are so many areas to work in. Step 3: Advance Your Education. Fortunately, most rural parts of the country have a desperate need for occupational therapists. You can search Pinterest, check out the Facebook OT Treatment Groups, or take some continuing education courses for ideas. W wave06 Full Member 10+ Year Member 5+ Year Member Joined Jun 25, 2007 Messages 43 Reaction score 1 Apr 2, 2010 #7 First, most new grads feel unprepared and usually your first job out of school isnt the one that sticks. I personally love working PRN three or four days a week at times, while earning more hourly than the full time rate. Needless to say, working in a setting like this is sure to cause you major burnout, and if youre in a setting like this, you should advocate for appropriate therapy, and if that doesnt make a difference, switch to another company. You can certainly find a position, whether permanent or travel, but you might have to make the choice to leave a bigger city. Completely different roles. Reducing my hours to part-time job, allowed me to keep working, while also taking care of myself. Add in I would love the opportunity to get good and confident in highly skilled areas such as making splints, or treating burns, and lymphedema. In the end, my gf has decided not to pursue OT for other reasons. I also will offer some solutions to these common problems so you can get back to (or start!) What I saw was that young OTs - (23-30) are much more likely to hate their job. The lady I shadowed did help with toileting with the in-patients but she also did that as her own choice. I hate that there is a lack of OTs. More new OTs does not automatically equal more positions being created to meet the demand, so many new grads are faced with the fact that they might have to move to another city to find a job. I still love working in rehab and acute care over eight years later. Thanks for all the replies. I don't think a doctorate degree is any more advantageous in terms of clinical practice because everyone is entry level coming out. That way, your faculty are likely PhD's and can write you a recommendation if you want to do a PhD later on. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I have been an OT for over 36 years, and although I enjoy working with clients, I find the paperwork excessive and unnecessary for quality of care. Others work in schools, nursing homes, and home health services. Your input will help me one cope and 2 fight for change. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 5 out of 10 are bored out of their mind. He might be the only reason you get up in the morning. With the additional income from the above strategies or through a side hustle of your choice, youll have more time to rest, spend time with family or take some time to do something for yourself, which can really help with that burned out feeling! OT definitely has better work life balance and shifts etc. Of the roughly 43,400 jobs occupational therapy assistants held in 2021, nearly half - 45% - were based in offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists, according . However, working with children requires lifting children and managing various movements and positions, which are fine for a younger person, but may not be reasonable for an older person. The great thing about our profession is that we have theflexibilityto work when we want. Work Environment About half of occupational therapists work in offices of occupational therapy or in hospitals. Medicare Benefits and Costs of Occupational Therapy. A newly qualified NHS OT can expect to start on a minimum of 21,000, with more experienced OTs earning 25,700-34,500 . Or do a lot of on-line con Ed. It's all about finding where you fit in. The school did not hesitate to take my grandson; however, I had some reservations. I advise everyone to research into the profession and keep an open mind. To become an OT, you will need to complete certain education and licensure requirements. I still plan on going into OT, I just want to be prepared for everything, even the negatives. Thats vocational rehab! But there are certain things about OT that concern me. If you are not OK with this, you can opt-out if you wish. This is important to consider when your student loans from OT graduate programs alone might be well over $100,000, not including interest. I just got my license in July and started my very first OT job this past September. And yet, despite making ABA therapy fun and positive, the underlying goals of ABA have not changed. while my physician medical resident peers complained about a $30,000. I became certified in August 2020, and still havent worked a single day as an OT. A job just has to fit you and satisfy you enough to put up with the bullsh*t. In every field there will always be some who absolutely hate it, some who absolutely love it, and most who fall in between. Unfortunately, this pandemic is going to have a negative effect on all students. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Becoming an occupational therapist is expensive. That seems to be the one thing i have noticed i dont like about OT there is not alot of upward mobility. I agree with this. It is a relief to encounter other people who feel the same. Some people are never satisfied no matter what. And it is these goals that, like gay conversion therapy, do long-term damage to the human psyche. How to Deal with Burnout as an Occupational Therapist, Burned Out in Occupational Therapy? Mostly I am just worried about being a "glorified CNA." Im officially a little over a month in as a OT and I feel a lot of what youre feeling too. I am feeling discouraged and jaded about the field of OT. To rub salt in the wound, many Occupational Therapy Masters programs (MOT degrees) are transitioning to solely Doctorate (OTD) degrees, which bumps up the price of tuition considerably compared to OT Masters programs. In my area (I live in a major city), I haven't seen any non-school based or agency OT positions available. Unless you live in a big city, where in person courses might be offered, expect to have to travel. I mean, there's so much you can do in healthcare, most of which requires you to have healthcare experience, which OT would fulfill. Welcome to r/OccupationalTherapy!This is an automatic comment on every post. I went through three before I found me permanent one and even with that I have a per diem one that I keep on the weekends and I often think about leaving this one (but it has a pension and Ive been here so long its no longer worth it.) Education staff can contact the School Advice Line: 0300 421 6976 on Tuesdays 1.30pm-4pm (term time only). It's physically demanding, mentally demanding (so much documenting! While the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the average salary for OTRs is $86,280, the average for new grads is quite a bit less (tens of thousands of dollars less). Please feel free to email me at sarah@myotspot.com if youd like to discuss this further. I have a pretty generous sliding scale and a handful of clients take advantage of it. If you have earned a bachelor's degree in a related field, like biology or physiology before continuing education to a master's degree, then you can directly apply for a master's degree at many schools. I am HATING Being an OT Need some words of encouragement or advice. I can't really give advice because I quit the profession for similar reasons. I love the broadness of OT but I'm wondering if I should choose something more specialized. They'll call the profession a complete joke. I think any profession will have people who are sick of it and burnt out. I wouldn't base an opinion in rankings. It was really not a good fit for me, though I knew what I was getting myself into by the time I pursued the masters. You can check an occupational therapist is qualified and registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) using its online register of health and care professionals. Heather Fork is an authority on physician burnout. Maybe you need to think about how to leverage that skillset outside of traditional healthcare? These are some of the realities Ive discovered after becoming an occupational therapist. Im going on my 4th year in schools and constantly feel lost. Maybe look at a change of role, maybe an emerging role. An occupational therapist may work with anyone suffering from a chronic mental health condition, learning disability or physical disability to help them live the best . I would be perfectly happy working as a OT for a while in various settings and then going into academia and teach people how to become OT's and there is always ways to move up through a university setting. The 3 Month (100 Day) MCAT Study Schedule Guide: 2022 Edition, http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/Occupational-Therapist/OT-burnout/t28855/p2. The hourly price you pay depends on the type . You are using an out of date browser. Thats part of being a novice. Im discussed and fed up with the entire system. Or inpatient rehab. While skilled nursing positions might pay well (as an example), if your heart isnt into it you definitely wont be happy. Hi! Absolutely not! When interviewing for a new position, be sure to ask about productivity requirements, expected caseload, hours you will actually get, mentorship, etc. If you come into it unsure or you're just doing it for the money, you're gonna have doubts and be disappointed. My OT Spot uses cookies to improve your experience. I never would have anticipated how sick I would get during my pregnancy. Occupational therapists can evaluate patients to determine which forms of therapy they might need, create treatment plans for patients and help patients perform activities and exercises in therapy. Cast a wide net when you are looking for jobs. If OT ends up being slightly less stressful and frustrating than my job as a special ed teacher in a public school system, then I'll be ecstatic. Therapy should be treated as the helping profession that it is, and not a factory with demands so high many therapists dont even have time to eat or use the bathroom. Many new grads get into positions where they are the only OT, or even the only therapist at times. I am working through my BA at the age of 34. Learn how your comment data is processed. What would be most helpful for you? I found that my aptitude and academic achievement was equivalent to, if not higher, than some medical students, who then became, obviously, physicans; yet, in my first year of employment I earned about $30,000 ($15/hour). 2. Looking to eventually get a Doctorate in OT and become a SI specialist. Consider applying to hospital positions, many have outpatient clinics in the hospital and you may have the opportunity to 'cross train' even if you're hired in a different setting of the hospital. What would be most helpful for you? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. I personally use MedBridge Continuing Education for ideas since its all online and provides unlimited courses for the year. I hate how OT services are viewed as a "privilege," creating a lack of accessibility, especially for clients living in rural areas. Requesting support and further information. But, this is especially applicable in home health therapy. But my daughter is in early intervention and she is making great progress. Ive seen this in myself, my friends, and my coworkers at the end of each day and week that its really hard to have any energy to get anything else done. Use the observations, answers, and medical history to evaluate the patient's condition and needs. Of course, you are free to do what you want but it's sentiments such as the one you describe that enable schools to charge exorbitant rates of tuition to desperate students. It's always good to go into a profession knowing the downsides of it. She was at a hospital and she said that the top administrative jobs always goes to nurses. 1. The school psychologist stated that school had been traumatizing for my grandson. Answer: Depends on the setting. Many spokes on a wheel: Using our training, expertise, & skills to meet our clients' needs Our Values This post covers the most common reasons I hear of why OTs are frustrated or unhappy with their jobs. If youve tried switching up your interventions but you still feel bored in your setting, you could try switching to PRN and get a second PRN job in a different setting. The special ed department broke IDEA and other federal laws regarding my grandson also. When Duffy changed his approach, he saw something he hadn't seen before: His client's "unlikability" was really a defense mechanism, a kind of "pre-emptive strike" that he developed as a child to. If youre open to other types of settings after graduation, this wont be a huge downside. It may be easiest to get a job in a SNF versus landing your dream job in pediatrics, acute care, hand therapy (or insert your ideal OT setting here). Some can leave you feeling frustrated or even downright miserable. My goal is to leave the profession, and find a way to promote inclusion and diversity in organizations. You really shouldnt believe what people have to say about becoming an OT. Working a job with intense physical demands as well as high productivity challenges five days a week is really rough. I have a 7 yr. old grandson who has Autism, ADHD, and sensory dysfunction. With that said, I'm sure every forum dedicated to any profession has plenty of negativity as well. Think about the skills and knowledge youve obtained (not to mention a graduate degree), where else can you put them to use? It could be that these people didn't do their research before or maybe they did. I work in a SNF so theyre pretty lonely and the fact that youre there to try whatever it is youve got means a lot to them. in Counseling & Mental Health, Life Coach. A quick note: I first wrote this post several years prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, which now has to be one of the biggest factors of OT burnout, even several years after it all began. I heard so many bad things about SNFs from Indeed. Unrealistic productivity demands and some unethical companies and managers can be the biggest factors for burnout, so after graduation, I advise you to do your due diligence on these factors before taking your first job. Depending on the regulations where you live, this. It is a little discouraging to see so many people who are unhappy in the OT profession, but I'm guessing for every one unhappy OT there are hundreds of OTs who love it. I agree with what you said above, but Id also like to add that pay cuts and no raises for several years have been rampant in our profession due to Medicare cut backs. Not Being Able to Watch. We learn in school how meaningful our profession is (which it is!) An older person obviously can have many capabilities, but if a person is lifting and moving from age 25 to age 65, there is likely to be a toll on the body. Fewer and fewer settings are paying for this, so expect to pay for the courses. Alternatively, if you have already completed an undergraduate degree, complete a masters degree in occupational therapy. Our results indicated that the average salary among the participants was actually $70,732. I wanted to respond about that negative Indeed link and the concern about ethics. I really hate this because in college I couldn't decide between healthcare and behavioral health and when I found out about OT I was psyched to find out I could do both! It's always best to work with a therapist you connect with. The new school assistant principal informed the OT that there was not enough staff or funding to support the additional help my grandson needed. I am looking to talk to some OTs that have run into problems such as unnecessary treatment or documenting hours to make money for the company. Nobody else is trained quite this way and that's why we are valuable. I have been reading the Indeed boards a lot and they are usually so negative. I dont mind educating the general population on what we do at all, but I imagine after doing this for your entire career it could get tiring. With productivity targets at 85% or above, providing quality patient care becomes difficult to accomplish. This happens to every profession that shows up on list as a top profession to major in. You can whine and complain or you can make it better. For example, you may need to be able to drive and go to the grocery store. Whats the setting? The therapist and client form a therapeutic relationship. Being accepted into an OT program is hard and very competitive. even when they continually show me otherwise. It has sent me into panic and questioning what I want to do. Almost every OT setting has productivity requirements, with some settings having less strict standards than others. I see many people on here complaining. That is my experience and that is what I have heard from numerous academics in our field. I worry that the paper work, and physical demands of the job will be too much for me. So, without further ado, here are 10 things I hate about occupational therapy: 1. Plus I am fascinated with the human body and how the brain works! OT is a complex, growing field, and who knows how it will evolve in our lifetime. You're not going to know everything and that's okay The biggest obstacle I had to overcome during my first few months working as an occupational therapist at a SNF (and I still struggle with this sometimes) was my feeling of inadequacy compared to my co-workers. I'm just ranting in confusion, but any feedback would be appreciated. It is an active job. I feel you. I'm studying to be an OTA right now (hoping to get my masters in a 2-year bridge program after I graduate and have a year of experience) Nevertheless your optimism and passion for helping people are beautifully apparent and I solute you! Best decision I ever made." 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