Pros
This was my first job out of college as an Occupational Therapist. I was met with welcoming management who were very flexible and open to ramping my schedule up as I started, so I was able to work into a full caseload with minimal stress. I had access to mentorship by my coworkers as well as management that were always willing to assist in any questions I needed answered. Orientation allowed me to see mock patients in order to work through a documentation system I had never used before. As a new grad this company/job was a great choice for me to understand different documentation systems, insurances, diagnoses, and get my first ever experience of being an official Occupational Therapist. The thing I loved most about my job was the autonomy that I had throughout the day. I was able to manage my own caseload, create my own schedule, and develop all aspects of the patients plan of care. The residents in both of the facilities I worked at were amazing people that I was fortunate enough to interact with on a daily basis regardless if I was working with them or not. Both of the communities I worked at were beautiful places of employment with lots of opportunities to incorporate the environment into treatment sessions. Overall, as a new grad this job was a very good first experience with amazing support from my coworkers and management team.
Cons
Slower paced environment with a smaller variety of diagnoses and complexity
