FLOTEC

Current clinical recommendations and tools for translating your knowledge into practice. This resource acts as a one-stop hub to gather information you need to implement best practices for interventions. This is also a great tool when you become an OT practitioner. 

Through formal or informal interviews, you can use this template to create a holistic picture of the client in order to maintain client-centered goals, interventions, and discharge planning. Unsure what information to provide? AOTA has also posted examples of completed occupational profiles for various practice settings.

This blog post on My OT Spot by Meredith Chandler, OTR/L highlights the importance of grading OT interventions to provide clients with the just right challenge. The author demonstrates a step-by-step example of how to grade an activity based on a case scenario provided. 

This blog post on Allison the OT student by Allison Klowan, OTD provides an overview of resources, organizational tools, and other helpful tips on how to prepare for your Level II Fieldwork rotation. 

This blog post on My OT Spot by Janet Meydam, OTR/L provides an overview of what an activity analysis is, why it is important in OT practice, and a step-by-step guide to complete one based on a case scenario provided.

AOTA has compiled a list of common questions that could be asked during your job interview. It is never too early to start preparing!

OT Miri has provided a page dedicated to OT job interview questions and sample responses. These include questions related to your background, salary, settings and populations, and behavioral interview questions. 

Sarah Stromsdorfer, OTR/L on My OT Spot has created a resource page for a successful job interview. The identified key aspects to consider include your mindset, preparation methods, knowing your audience, answering concisely, and highlighting your abilities to show what you bring to the table.