Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy!? Which Route do I Choose!?

In this collab video with an occupational therapist, Nancy, we will discuss the differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy (OT vs PT).

We talk about the differences in school requirements like requisites, how long it takes to become a OT/PT, day in the life of a OT/PT, and salary of a OT and PT.
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TIMELINE
-2:56 SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
-9:04 HOW LONG TO BECOME A OT/PT
-10:44 DAY IN THE LIFE OF A OT/PT
-15:27 SALARY
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Nancy, Occupational Therapist
IG: @lovelyy_ot
Youtube: @LovelyyOT
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[drjustinleedpt]

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[marvynluna]

Both professions know the entire body in and out. Both are extremely helpful but OT has an additional area that we can dive into which is Mental health.

[stefaniehernandez-mendez]

Wow! Right now at my internship I get to help out with both PT and OT, and even though I am going for physical therapy I have a new found respect for occupational therapists. Both professions truly work hand in hand as a team.

[addisonbrady]

Oh my goodness, I needed this today😂 I’m pre-pt right now but at thinking about switching to pre-OT

[ritajack]

Thank you, I’m a freshman in college right now. I was going to go into nursing but I have always been skeptical about doing it. I just felt pressured so I chose a career. But I want to change it, so I have been doing my research. I’m stuck between these two careers and even after this video, I still cannot decide!!!

[jenniegodoylee]

Love the energy from you and Nancy 💓Gotta stand out - not blend in!

[colemanharris]

Good to see an OT and PT respecting each other’s fields. During my shadowing, PT and OT would consult each other to get the best of both worlds, but at my MOT program there is very little intermingling. Some say the PT’s have a superiority complex, but I think it’s just because either professional is more comfortable with their cohort. Great video!

[clarissemuterateka]

Thank you so much for making this. I just switched from nursing and currently deciding between the 2 types of therapy and I appreciate you lotss!!

[kemberlycastillo]

Just discovered your videos and I love them!! It’s helping me get a clear picture of each job and which I really want to do with my kinesiology degree when I finish undergrad!!

[krisha]

Wanna know your story!
Why you chose *PT*
(I chose because growing up i have immense love and respect for elderly ppl i wanna give them life by helping them in mobility and yeah i think that’s the max I could do
I have great oratory skills so it helps me to *CONNECT W PPL* and *improve their life w My skills* )

[debtfreeF]

Great collab video! Super thorough and informative on distinguishing the two professions!

[JessicaLopez-kkxs]

Omg...the both of you are seriously adorable. Truly entertaining. 😉😄

[krisha]

Dude *let me tell u 1 thing*
You know EXACTLY what a viewer wants to see
U legit cover *those topics, only* . So well, perfectly!!!
It’s like u’ve *mastered* the G-Spot
btw *i’m a Student in 2nd year of Physiotherapy course* Loads of love kudos to you and your Channel* ❤️

[lilacfields]

i’m an incoming college freshman majoring in psychology and this is very helpful! very sure about OT now 💗

[stefaniehernandez-mendez]

Also want to share some news because I love this channel so much:
I just got my first DPT interview yesterday which is really exciting!

[tamiroupp]

I’ve been in healthcare careers for over 30 years, and as an MSOTR for over 20. PT and OT are both valuable, both needed. I’ve worked in general and rehab hospitals, state psych hospital, SNF-Rehab, out patient clinics, and home health. Not in schools. That said, from my experiences, I think PTs have higher pay rates, greater demand for their services, and a more “succinct” way of defining their clinical role to patients and the community — including to our cohorts like MDs and nurses! I’ve got 9 years under my belt as a home health OT. My treatment time with patients is longer and more involved than the PTs I’ve worked with. They can see 30-40 folks in a week, to my 20-25. And since we’re paid “per visit”, and I often have an even smaller caseload, the PTs are earning much more than me.

[licharlie]

Yes! I would love to hear your story YOU would put on your personal statement for why PT!

[trilbyarnold]

You both covered a lot but neither of you described what differentiates your therapy focus from each other. I know most patients have no idea what differentiates you in the treatment performed. Otherwise very good.

[mariki]

I would love to be an OT or PT but I’m super old now so, 7 years on I’ll be old so old. I wish we could go back in time I would have done better at school got a tutor if needed and started knowing more occupations to choose from and learn about so I could have been an OT or PT.

[devonmorquecho]

Hey Justin you should show us some exercises for lower back pain or for someone that just got knee surgery. Keep the videos coming!!!