Use the New OT QuickStart Toolkit, so that you know exactly what to do and impress your supervisor and boss right from the start!
Feeling unprepared and unsure of what to expect on your first day of your fieldwork or first job
Navigating your first sessions with clients without clear guidance
Managing your caseload effectively right from the start
Communicating confidently with parents and families
What if you could start your fieldwork or career as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with confidence, fully prepared for your first day and beyond, without the stress and uncertainty that usually comes with a new job?
I’ll be honest with you
Unfortunately great fieldwork placements are few and far between these days. And also new grads then working in the exact same clinical setting is also rare. At times you need to take whatever job you can get!
At first I tried to say "I can't fix this problem". "These companies shouldn't be hiring new grads".
All OTPs completing fieldwork placements in all settings of pediatric practice
Brand new OTPs
OTPs new to pediatrics
Both OTs and COTAs in their clinical Fieldwork placement or first month of employment so that they start Organized and with confidence
What to Wear on Your First Day: Make a great first impression with our tips on professional attire.
Preparing for Your Caseload: Essential steps to get ready for your new clients.
Caseload Organization Tips: Efficient strategies to manage your caseload effectively.
What to Do in Your First Sessions: Step-by-step guidance for your initial client interactions.
Parent Talking Points Template: Communicate effectively with parents about what you did in sessions.
What to Do in Your Second Sessions: Continue building rapport and trust with your clients and their families.
List of my favorite treatment toys and activities
Introduction Letter to Send to Your Families: Build connections from day one.
Note Home Template: Keep parents informed when you can’t meet them in person.
Caseload Organization Sheet: Stay organized and on top of your responsibilities.
Session Planning Worksheet: Plan your sessions with ease and confidence.
Session Notes Worksheet: Document your sessions effectively.
"I wanted to say a big thank you for such a great resource I have just discovered by accident through Google search!!
You’ve done a great job of offering us quick easy solutions and support for my practice.
Thank you again for collating these amazing resources together. Well done.
Happy to support all the way 😊
With kind regards
"I enjoyed the opportunity to have an open conversation about the reality of being a new grad. You asked some difficult questions but also gave me some tips and reassurance about things I wouldn’t necessarily feel comfortable talking about with a colleague"
Your program has been great, giving me lots of insights into ways to rethink how I am working. Many of your ideas are going to impact my work positively.
Michele, thanks for sharing your experience and your many insights. You’ve been there. You get what problems can arise as we try to do our work to the best of our ability, and you have valuable insights for how to work with our professional paperwork differently so we are not just more efficient but better therapists.
I’m really glad I enrolled in the course and was able to work with you. Appreciated how personable and available you always were.
Clinic Pediatric COTA
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely! This toolkit is specifically designed for new pediatric OTs and those new to the field, providing essential resources to help you succeed from day one.
Not necessarily. You can choose the resources that best fit your needs and use them as you see fit. The toolkit is designed to be flexible and adaptable to your specific requirements.
Yes, if you're already working in pediatrics, and are looking for a time management and efficiency reset, the toolkit can helpful. It can also be helpful if you like seeing how other therapists write letters, speak to parents, and keep track of their sessions and observations.
You will receive immediate access to the toolkit and all accompanying materials. You can start using the resources right away to prepare for your new role.
No, once you purchase the toolkit, you have lifetime access to all the materials and any updates, so you can refer back to them whenever you need.
The purchase of the toolkit is for individual use only. We encourage each user to purchase their own copy to ensure they are abiding by the copywright rules.
We welcome your feedback and suggestions! Feel free to contact us with any ideas or improvements you’d like to see in the toolkit. Your input helps us make the toolkit better for everyone.