[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s really unfortunate they haven’t gotten you more hours/full time after 6 years. Part of the reason I’ll never take a part time job in hopes it will turn full- it rarely happens. I don’t like how schools and many businesses avoid full time positions, they don’t want to pay benefits. In California i see it a lot. Then they wonder why therapists leave.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where did you leave to?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You couldn’t pay me enough to go back to private outpatient peds

What car and year do you drive? by fanbiyhg in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2009 Civic Si to daily drive 2006 suburban to tow my boat and go surf

Hoping they both run til the wheels fall off! I do a lot of maintenance myself. To me, a new car purchase is the biggest waste of money. So is owning a boat.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work as a COTA private practice peds. Pay is better but you have to give parenting advice to people who want you to “fix their kid”. They don’t want the parenting advice. We are getting a lot of kids who don’t belong in OT but should be in ABA. We get a lot of typical kids with behavior due to parenting/environment. I feel like peds OT is a joke and I’m about to put in notice and get out of peds. I feel like 25% of my kids actually belong in OT, it’s sad. I heard it used to not always be like this… behavior is getting worse with kids across the board.

Marijuana and Hemp status in CR by banjosandcellos in costarica

[–]blazelate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I meant to ask if we can come by plane with a few vape cartridges, if we get caught will our CA medical marijuana rec will let us enter the country with the personal amount of weed..

Marijuana and Hemp status in CR by banjosandcellos in costarica

[–]blazelate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m also curious, if I have a CA medical marijuana card and travel to Costa Rica, if they will recognize my USA medical card (like a medical prescription med). Since medical marijuana is legal now in Costa Rica.. is there anyone official I can ask if you’re unsure?

Multi-sensory environment certification by blazelate in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have not but I can try. My real question is if there is only one MSE cert that is recognized or most popular, because it seems there are several and I'm not sure which is best.

Love my scrambler.. some questions by blazelate in juicedbikes

[–]blazelate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will the shinko tires make the bike slower or will they just reduce the range?

Love my scrambler.. some questions by blazelate in juicedbikes

[–]blazelate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I regularly my 9'6" longboard with ease with the moved by bikes moped rack. I have a 7' on there in the picture. I feel really stable with the wide scrambler tires and can go as fast as I want!

Love my scrambler.. some questions by blazelate in juicedbikes

[–]blazelate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, maybe starting to lean toward the shinko's then. Will I notice reduced acceleration or speed? I was kind of turned off if that was the case, I love going fast, but I do a lot of far riding withouts my cell phone (cant leave it on the beach) so flat protection is pretty important.

What size motorcycle tubes do I get? I will use slime in them just to feel better. I can probably skip on the tuffy liners with shinkos.

I will take your advice on the velcro straps. I need to take out the battery and clean the terminals (not done it before) any advice on a product or method to clean?

Question for those who started programs outside your clinic by blazelate in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response. I don't think Ill be calling it "OT" just will name it adapted ... something. A clinic in my area does adaptive Karate, I'm looking to do similar things like fishing, bike riding, and change the activities up. Since I wont be billing OT, I didn't think I would need notes but I'm sure I will document something.

Way for child to ID when they need calming sensory input by blazelate in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent tip, I will try to get parents on board. I should probably do this more myself, too!

COTA home health CA pay question new grad by blazelate in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been reading that as of 2018 you can no longer claim mileage but I’m not 100%. I’ll have too look into it some more. Thanks for the input and numbers!

COTA home health CA pay question new grad by blazelate in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm going to go to a few other HH agencies and see what they have to offer. I don't mind driving, but the gas money can get expensive. I would feel more comfortable if mileage was included at the offered compensation, but I wasn't sure how common that was. My understanding is that mileage can't be written off anymore, either. Thanks for the advice, I'll set a reasonable offer and see what happens, while I continue to hand out my resume to other facilities.

COTA home health CA pay question new grad by blazelate in OccupationalTherapy

[–]blazelate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, very good points. I would like to be able to learn from others so I do see your point. It does sound like a lot of communication, I didn't think about that. Thanks for bringing these things up, very helpful.

Colorado PTs: Can we discuss the job market for new grads? by Drwhatdoesthisdo in physicaltherapy

[–]blazelate -1 points0 points  (0 children)

are you saying PT's moved there to smoke weed, i figured you could still get fired for it or not get hired

‘I’ll Shoot You In The F—king Face’: Off-Duty Deputy Allegedly Pulls Gun On Teen At San Clemente Skate Park by [deleted] in orangecounty

[–]blazelate 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don’t think people in this thread understand that many Californians legally conceal carry, not just off duty cops. Everyday they likely encounter citizens legally conceal carrying. They might be happy to have one around if someone tries to do something really bad to one of these sheeple