So you’ve made it. You passed the formidable NBCOT® Exam and are now ready to begin your occupational therapy career. But suddenly, you can’t seem to recall half the things you learned in the classroom and you begin to feel the impostor syndrome setting in. Almost every new grad has felt this apprehension during their transition to practice. So I’d like to share with you my top 5 books I wish I had when I first started out as a new OT practitioner.
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Quick Reference to Occupational Therapy will quickly become one of your favorite go-to resource for everything occupational therapy. Take this book with you and keep it handy for anytime you need that quick, At-A-Glance fact sheet on a disease, injury or disorder. I really wish I had referenced this book as a student since it provides simple explanation on just about anything you might encounter as an occupational therapy practitioner. I used this book so much that it began to show wear and tear after just a couple of months. And you will too!
This is the stuff we all crammed during our preparation for the NBCOT® Exam with both dread and apprehension. With countless safety precautions and contraindications to be mindful of, understanding the safe and effective use of Physical Agent Modalities (PAMs) can be daunting without firsthand practical experience or exposure. This is where Physical Agent Modalities: Theory and Application for the Occupational Therapist
If you’re just getting started out as a new grad in occupational therapy, you might want to consider getting the Documentation Manual for Occupational Therapy: Writing SOAP Notes. Writing effective and timely documentation is not only important for continuity of patient care, but is essential for justifying reimbursement for services. When done properly, effective documentation will also serve to articulate the distinct value or occupational therapy services. If you are struggling with documentation and would like extra practice with tips and examples to hone your documentation skills, this is the manual for you.