Spill The OT: Real Talk Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology

Spill the OT Podcast is a judgement-free zone to spill all of the tea about OT, PT, and SLP. We talk to REAL therapists out in the field to learn about the ups, downs, and everything in between. No topics are off limits! Let's chat salary, medicare, student loans, the good, the bad, all things therapy.

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Episodes

OT - Working in Philippines vs USA

Hi Everyone! Today we are talking to Kelvin who shares his experiences of attending school and working in the Philippines compared to moving to the United States. He shares the differences in culture not only among the workplace but overall culture of families. Tune in to learn more about how another country experiences OT!

Apr 06, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 13

OT - Feeding Issues in the Public School System

Hey everyone! Today we are learning about OT's role for feeding in the school system. Usually feeding issues are addressed in an outpatient setting or medical setting; however, today we are learning about one amazing OT who created a feeding curriculum to help her kiddos in the public school setting. If you're curious about schools, OT, or feeding then this episode is for you - enjoy!

Mar 31, 2019•36 min

OT - Telehealth (Remote work from home position)

Hey everyone! Today we are chatting with Linda who works as a tele-therapist (Telehealth) for virtual schools. She shares what this looks like and how it all works. She also shares my favorite topic, money! Have you ever thought about doing tele therapy? Check it out to learn what it may look like for you.

Mar 17, 2019•44 min

OT - PRN and Stay at Home Mom

Hey Guys! Today we are talking about something a bit more controversial, putting the degree on the back burner and being a stay at home. I always want this to be inclusive, and this is just one avenue that I am interested in learning more about and opening the communication. There are many routes in life and this is just to discuss one possible route in the ever challenging work/life balance

Mar 04, 2019•29 min

OT - Travel Therapist

Hey everyone! Today is all about travel therapy. Our guest has worked as a contract travel therapist for school systems. Have you ever thought about doing travel therapy? Do you have any experiences to share? Tell me all about it at Spilltheot@gmail.com

Feb 24, 2019•43 min

Q & A with a hint of Assistive Technology

Hi all! Today is all about your Q & A's. Tune in to listen to your questions on fieldworks, school, and assistive technology

Feb 17, 2019•30 min

PT - in a Prison

Hey all! Yes you read that correctly, today we are talking about working as therapist in a prison. Our guest today worked unexpectedly at an outpatient center as a contractor to the prison in the mid 1990s. She candidly shares her experience and highlights what work life looked like for her in this particular setting.

Feb 10, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Exploring Entrepreneurship and Women's Health with Melissa LaPointe

Today's episode we have Melissa LaPointe. Melissa is an OT turned consult and mindset coach based out of British Columbia, Canada. With over 13 years experience in both pediatrics and women's health, she's now a full-time virtual business owner that supports OTs around the globe with a special interest in women's health and entrepreneurship. www.melissalapointe.com

Feb 05, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 9

OT - Early Intervention and Pediatric Outpatient

Today we talk to Jennie who has worked in peds the majority of her career and has so much insight into our profession. I love how openly she talks about the "real" issues and she also created her own website! www.occupationalanswers.com. Enjoy the show!

Jan 25, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12

PTA - Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Today I spoke to Anke, a PT assistant who works in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). She speaks candidly about salary/hour wage as a therapist, productivity, and expectations at a SNF

Jan 22, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 7

School-Based OT and Fieldwork Supervisor

Today we are talking to an OT who has worked in a Peds Outpatient, SNF, and now in a school as a contract therapist. She shares her tips and tricks as a level I and II fieldwork supervisor

Jan 11, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6

OT Fails and Wins for the Week & PT turned Entrepreneur

Today let's chat about some therapy highs and lows this week. We also had the luxury to talk to Dr. Cori Campbell, a physical therapist turned entrepreneur for holistic health and wellness.

Jan 04, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

OT -Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) and Inpatient Rehab

Today's guest is a relatively-new graduate from a combined BS/MS Occupational Therapy program. She starting out working as a travel occupational therapist in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and now works in inpatient rehab. Tobi shares her advice to students and new grads as well as shares salary, negotiation tips. Welcome Tobi!

Dec 21, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 4

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