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 ?