Whether we are actively looking for a new job or just checking to see what is available out there, it can be hard at times to know where to look.  Today's tidbits are helpful hints when it comes to finding pediatric therapy positions.  Ask a colleague if they have heard of any openings.  You could be surprised what they may know ...

What does the future hold for COTA jobs? Will there be a job for every future COTA?  Will salaries remain stable or will future Medicare reimbursement cuts affect pay rates? I have to admit, the COTA job market is no longer what it was 10-12 years ago. Back then, you could expect a phone call almost daily from a recruiter (head-hunter) ...

With the initiation of PPS into our field, many COTAs have found themselves working part time hours despite the fact they may be categorized a full time employee. This is mainly due to the fluctuations in caseloads at many facilities and the fact that the company is reimbursed only when we are actually performing therapy. This part time work ...

Looks like now is a great time to be in our field! Us News and World Report’s list of ''Best Careers in 2008'' lists occupational therapists as a great career choice in today’s world. They mention how occupational therapy ''is a challenging career that's best for creative, practical people who find satisfaction in small successes.'' Like we ...

I might be walking on thin ice with this topic, but I feel it's one that needs to be discussed. Ever since the late 90's when AOTA created NBCOT to be our certification and licensing authority, things have not been exactly ''happy'' in the world of OT. If you know any of the history of this change, you are probably aware of what has happened. For ...

As I continue to search the internet, read blogs and forums related to our profession, and study changes that are occurring with pending legislation, I begin to wonder if the COTA occupation will soon disappear. Many COTAs are not happy with all the changes since PPS came on to the scene. Being pushed for more and more productivity has caused ...

Now that we're into the holiday season, how are your working hours affected? Most of us have to work weekends or longer hours to make up for a holiday that falls in the middle of the week, right? This was not the case prior to PPS, as Medicare recognized most major holidays. This was a big issue that was debated when the bill was being drafted. ...

In my November 20th post I touched on the topic of COTA salaries. If you've had a chance to read this blog and the replies to this post, you'll see that a former regional manager gave the actual reimbursement rates of several codes for Medicare B. Knowing the actual reimbursement rates made me pull out my calculator and total up some numbers. The ...