Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician

It is surprising that there is no “go-to” resource for the occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant student to have when they embark on their professional journey.<BR/>  <BR/> With this in mind, Lisa Davis and Marilyn Rosee have written <B><I>Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician: Making the Transition</I></B>to help students hone the skills employers look for in new hires. While many academic programs cover career-oriented topics, this is the first specific text to pull the pieces together with the purpose of showing readers how to become successful job candidates and employees.<BR/>  <BR/> Perfect for the student preparing for an occupational therapy career, <B><I>Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician</I></B> covers all pragmatic issues that students face while securing their first job. This text outlines a variety of topics including résumé writing, interview skills, negotiating a salary, working within a team, developing professional competencies, and understanding the culture of an organization. Each chapter includes learning objectives and lists of practice activities that students can use to reinforce their skills.<BR/>  <BR/><B><I>Occupational Therapy Student to Clinician: Making the Transition</I></B> will benefit occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant students preparing to graduate, as well as employed clinicians dealing with specific employment-related issues. This text will also guide the employee who wants to move to the next job and reacquaint themselves with the job-seeking process. This comprehensive resource provides strategies and solutions for many employment challenges and will be an asset in any professional development curriculum.