Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists (OTs) are healthcare professionals who assist people of all ages in participating in the meaningful activities (occupations) of daily life. Their role involves evaluating individuals' physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities, as well as their environmental factors, to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at improving independence and quality of life. OTs utilize a holistic approach, focusing on activities such as self-care, work, and leisure, to help clients regain or develop the skills needed for daily living. They may provide interventions such as adaptive equipment training, sensory integration therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and environmental modifications to support clients in achieving their goals. Additionally, occupational therapists collaborate with other healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers to create supportive environments and promote clients' overall well-being and participation in meaningful activities.

Biography- Lyndsay Fait MOT, OTR/L, ACUE

Lyndsay Fait is an associate professor and program coordinator for the occupational therapy assistant program at Salt Lake Community College. Lyndsay holds a master's degree in occupational therapyfrom Texas Woman's University (class of 2016) and is an alumni of Salt Lake Community College’s, OTA program (Class of 2007). She oversees the OTA program, teaches various courses in the OTA program, and is involved in the pro bono clinic. Although she has worked in many different practice settings throughout her career, she specializes in school-based practice/pediatrics and currently provides contracted occupational therapy services to a local Charter school. Lyndsay has a passion for community service, instilled in her as a student in the OTA program. She is actively involved in providing sustainable occupational therapy services and training in developing countries, and recently completed service-related trips to Haiti and Kenya. 

To learn more about Lyndsay Fait, watch her interview.

Here are some of the topics Lyndsay Fait will discuss:

  • Working with kids

  • What makes OT great

  • Work/life balance

  • Advice for students

Biography- Devin Hatch OTR/L, CSRS

Devin Hatch has been an OT since 2010 and is currently working in an adult neuro outpatient setting in Spokane Washington. His, his wife and their three kids have lived there since 2015. It is in Washington that he started working with stroke recovery and became a Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist (CSRS). His journey to OT started in his hometown St. George, UT at a career day event where he heard someone talk about OT and he was hooked. He attended undergrad at the University of Utah for one semester before transferring to Southern Utah University. RHS introduced him to Tour University, Nevada's OT program, which was fairly new at the time. He applied and a few months later was accepted and was part of their 5th graduating class. He absolutely loves Occupational Therapy and looks forward to each challenge a new patient brings. His philosophy in OT is that if he is bored it is because he is being boring and not pushing himself to find new ways to help his patients. He is currently in the process of getting a practice of his own up and running doing outdoor pediatric treatments.

To learn more about Devin Hatch watch his interview.

Here are some of the topics Devin Hatch will discuss:

  • Neuo patient setting

  • What makes OT fun

  • OT vs COTA


Occupational Therapy Education Resources

University of Utah:

Ameritech College of Healthcare:

Salt Lake Community College

Southern Utah University:

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