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What makes an excellent OT?
Hi, I am a new graduate OT from Australia. I have recently read an article by the Australian Occupational Therapy Journal called What are the attributes of excellence in acute practice occupational therapists?
In this article they state that the top three attributes required to be an outstanding practitioner include communication, self management and critical thinking.
These skills are explained in small detail and I wanted to start a discussion on what everyone thinks is required to master these skills, and whether there are other skills needed to become the "best" occupational therapist you can be.
I would love to hear everyone's thoughts and I will leave the article reference below.
Thanks,
Dylan Napper
Dylan.napper@hotmail.com
Article Reference:
Swan, J. Carr, S. Fisher, C. (2019). What are the attributes of excellence in an acute practice occupational therapist? Australian occupational therapist journal. 66, 52-60. Doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12519
Empathy, non-judgemental attitude and active listening 👂👂. I have found through my years of clinical experience building stories with my clients is the most effective way of developing a therapeutic relationship. This enables them to trust you and for them to consider advice in an objective way. A collaborative approach tends to yield the best results for all concerned 😊