While some people would rather live and work in a rural setting than anywhere else, many therapists and other healthcare professionals opt for big city jobs at large, prominent hospitals and treatment facilities. There are many appealing aspects of rural living, and working in this setting also affords therapists the opportunity to meet many residents who play a big part in their town.

Having trouble hiring a healthcare provider? Depending on where you live, it may be hard to hire an occupational therapist and it's likely you'll need one in the future.

What do you say to your dying patient? It’s a question that I think that we as clinicians should be asking ourselves regularly, especially if you work in a setting where death often occurs - any SNF, rehab, or inpatient hospital setting.