Dear all:
I would like for you to enlighten me about the OT profession if you have the time and willing to do so. I learned about being an OT via a hospital stay my younger brother had who is wheelchair and bedridden; he has CP, a trach, and a feeding tube. He was very ill and a young gal came to assess him. I addressed her as Dr., she replied she was an OTR and I thought that was great how she assisted my brother. Additionally, I live in IL, 30 miles south of Chicago.
About me: I have a BS in accounting from a private institution based in Chicago class of 2010. Moreover, I recently lost my job, the house I purchased, and moved back home @ 33 years old with 60k of student loan debt for that undergrad degree. I have interviewed for the past 5 months and cannot land a job even with the experience in accounting I possess. I'm taking this as a sign that this field may not be for me. Therefore, I am looking into the OT profession as a second career. Why OT as a career? Well, I enjoy helping my brother combat his disabilities and watch him improve some. Plus, being able to treat someone pre and post illness is an amazing feat. Additionally, I am fluent in oral and written Spanish; so, I am capable of aiding more individuals.
Kindly opine on the inquiries I have below. Thank you!
1. Are males the minority in OT?
2. How stressful is being an OT? Does the facility care more about production or patient care?
3. Is there job security and are most OTs happy/fulfilled with their career?
4. MOT the entry-level degree offered? I am not interested in a doctorate at the moment.
I would like for you to enlighten me about the OT profession if you have the time and willing to do so. I learned about being an OT via a hospital stay my younger brother had who is wheelchair and bedridden; he has CP, a trach, and a feeding tube. He was very ill and a young gal came to assess him. I addressed her as Dr., she replied she was an OTR and I thought that was great how she assisted my brother. Additionally, I live in IL, 30 miles south of Chicago.
About me: I have a BS in accounting from a private institution based in Chicago class of 2010. Moreover, I recently lost my job, the house I purchased, and moved back home @ 33 years old with 60k of student loan debt for that undergrad degree. I have interviewed for the past 5 months and cannot land a job even with the experience in accounting I possess. I'm taking this as a sign that this field may not be for me. Therefore, I am looking into the OT profession as a second career. Why OT as a career? Well, I enjoy helping my brother combat his disabilities and watch him improve some. Plus, being able to treat someone pre and post illness is an amazing feat. Additionally, I am fluent in oral and written Spanish; so, I am capable of aiding more individuals.
Kindly opine on the inquiries I have below. Thank you!
1. Are males the minority in OT?
2. How stressful is being an OT? Does the facility care more about production or patient care?
3. Is there job security and are most OTs happy/fulfilled with their career?
4. MOT the entry-level degree offered? I am not interested in a doctorate at the moment.
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