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What does an Occupational Therapist's average day look like?

I would like to confirm that every day is not going to be the same because I do not want to have career where every day is the exact same. I want each day to have it is own experiences.
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Corinne’s Answer

Hi Faith, I like you, wanted my days to be full and for days to be different re clients etc. I have worked in hospitals, rehab, skilled nursing and schools for over 16 years and there are parts of the job that are the same , they are the foundational paperwork requirements that we have to complete . But each day is as different and creative as you want it to be. I see different students every day, so Mondays are the same set of students, Tuesdays the same set, etc, but each week I choose different themes, activities , and each hour is different because each child is different. I go from a 5 th grader to a 4 year old all within the same day, or morning....from play dough to executive functioning skills........OT will satisfy that need you have for yourself. Creativity and joy is up to you.
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Kaitlyn’s Answer

You’ll be happy to hear that no two days in OT look the same. An average day depends on the setting. In a hospital, you might be helping a stroke survivor relearn daily tasks in the morning, then working with someone recovering from surgery in the afternoon. In pediatrics, one session could be focused on handwriting skills, while the next is a sensory play activity. There’s always structure, but every client brings different goals and personalities. That means each day has its own pace and challenges. If you want a career where you’re problem solving, adapting, and meeting new situations constantly, OT will keep you on your toes.
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Dee’s Answer

I agree with Corinne! There is no average day in the life of an OT! That's also up to you though as well. I also work in pediatrics. The challenge of having a task that you are able to adapt for each of your patients is fun and rewarding. I've worked in many aspects of occupational therapy and it is exciting to see how people really are the same! Everyone is just trying to be happy and have some meaning in their life. That's the great thing about OT, you get to help them find a way to do what they really want to do. Sometimes, the hardest part is helping them find what it is they really want to do!
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