Key insights into managing an occupational therapy private practice: A guide from a 40-year career (September 27, 2022)

Developing your entrepreneurial skills and capabilities will provide future clients with ease of access to occupational therapy services, promote the occupational therapy profession in a competitive marketplace, create learning opportunities for student placements and create employment opportunities for occupational therapist colleagues. An occupational therapy private practice has the potential to lead you to a rewarding career, with the prospect of making a lasting and measurable impact on accessibility of occupational therapy services and advancement of the profession. For many years, the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO; Law et al., 1996) framework has guided our delivery of occupational therapy services to clients - but have you considered using this framework to develop a business plan? 

In this webinar, you will learn the importance of considering the interplay of person - environment - occupation in developing a viable private practice. This webinar will explore ways to enhance your leadership skills to ensure the productivity and longevity of your private practice, as well as ways to cultivate your leadership style.  Moreover, key points of college governance will also be highlighted.        

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify how the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO; Law et al., 1996) model can be applicable to establishing a private practice.
2. Identify how leadership skills and regulations from occupational therapy regulatory bodies can shape a private practice.
3. Recognize the rewards and challenges of operating a private practice.

Level 
Intermediate (3-5 years of experience in this specific area of practice)

Area of practice
Neurological/neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular and Respiratory, General physical health, Health promotion and wellness, Client service management, Occupational therapist educators, Occupational therapist researchers, Occupational therapist assistants, Service administration

Client age group
Young children (0-4 years old), Children (5-12 years old), Adolescents (13-19 years old), Adults (20-64 years old), Seniors (65+ years old)