For those trying to break into acute care: Try to emphasize the skills you have that apply to acute care: the acuity of patients you’ve seen, lines you’ve managed, patient population, working with a medical team, any internships or volunteer experience you’ve had in acute care, and any continuing education courses you’ve taken. In many OT schools, they recommend you ask about mentoring opportunities to show your commitment to growth.
*All opinions here are my own. This section is merely what I have experienced working in each setting. Community hospital These hospitals are smaller with many patients being residents of the area. They have less resources than large hospitals so they transfer out higher acuity patients that cannot be managed with the expertise and equipment they have available. In my experience, working here is like living in a small town instead of a city.
*All opinions are my own and may not represent the experience of others. As with any job, the hiring manager prefers an employee that: 1.) Will get up to speed on job duties quickly and won’t require much additional training from staff 2.) Will provide safe and effective care 3.) Will help fulfill the needs of the rehab department 4.) Will be a good cultural fit for the therapy team
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