Bridging the Gap from New Graduate to Practicing Occupational Therapist: An Educational Resource in Orthopedics

OT is pivotal in the rehabilitation and recovery of individuals with orthopedic conditions (Nelson, 2010). However, as a new graduate occupational therapist, there is limited support as they make the transition to clinical practice (Turpin et al., 2021). New graduates receive support through professional mentorship and peer support but are often focused on the safe practice of basic skills rather than on best practices (Opoku et al., 2021). New graduates would feel more confident in clinical judgment and decision-making with additional support from mentors and accessible up-to-date resources (Adam et al., 2013). Purpose: Develop an accessible resource for new occupational therapists entering the orthopedic setting.https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2023/1009/thumbnail.jp