Non traditional OT jobs

Question 1

why is there Increased demand for OT in early intervention & schools ?

Answer 1

Individuals with Disability Education Act

Question 2

why is there Newly emerging areas due to needs of aging population?

Answer 2

Low-vision rehab
Alzheimer’s/dementia rehab
Caregiver training
Older driver training & safety
Assisted living
Home safety & modification to “age in place”

Question 3

what are the goals of OTs in the military?

Answer 3

Promote healthy living among DOD beneficiaries
Maximizing soldier readiness
Developing innovative application of US Army OT services

Question 4

what are areas of practice in the army?

Answer 4

In & Out Pt. Physical Disability
Behavioral health
Work & Community Re-integration
TBI
Neuromusculoskeletal Eval & Tx.
Ergonomic programs
Burn Rehab
Amputee Rehab
Combat Operational Stress Control
Mentorship Programs

Question 5

what are the sectors an OT in the army can work in?

Answer 5

Deployment
Recruiting
Research
Humanitarian missions
Military leadership

Question 6

what are the befits for traveling OTs?

Answer 6

Opportunity to visit explore new places
Opportunity to work with a variety of people- staff and patients
Wide choices locations
Salary and housing

Question 7

what are the cons of traveling OTs?

Answer 7

Not for someone who has a family or ready to settle down
Cross state licensing can sometimes be an issue
no leadership experience
can also be viewed as an outsider
Hard to build lasting stable relationships

Question 8

what are characteristics of healthcare recruiters?

Answer 8

Sales oriented 
Self motivated
Self directed 
Excellent Communication Skills 
Able to establish and maintain strong client relationships

Question 9

what are characteristics of sales reps?

Answer 9

Sales oriented 
Self motivated
Self directed
Strong organizational skills
Must like driving
Point person for all things
product knowledge
maintain strong relationships with referral sources and suppliers

Question 10

what are requirements of consultants?

Answer 10

Independent contractor to manufacturer
Independent workshops and seminars
Funding sources and Insurance Companies
Industry Organizations

Question 11

what are characteristics of case managers?

Answer 11

Independent
In a practice group
Insurance companies or other funding
Rehab facility
Consumer advocate
Complex care facilitation for physicians and hospitals
Payers costs reduced