Simmons, Jane. Interview. Jane describes her occupational therapy career in St. John's Newfoundland in public and private practice from 1989 to present day and memories of OT Atlantic conferences.

Jane explains why she chose occupational therapy as a career; work at Grace Hospital; work at General Hospital in vocational rehabilitation; deciding to open a private practice; market research; finding a business partner; early success; changes in legislation and adapting to new realities; evolutio...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Head, Brenda
Other Authors: Simmons, Jane, Born and raised in St. John's; BScOT from Dalhousie 1989; Salvation Army Grace Hospital 1989-1990; General Hospital 1990-1994; Integrated Occupational Health Service 1994-present day.
Format: Audio
Language:English
Published: 2022
Subjects:
Simmons
Jane
Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/occuptherapy/id/18
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Summary:Jane explains why she chose occupational therapy as a career; work at Grace Hospital; work at General Hospital in vocational rehabilitation; deciding to open a private practice; market research; finding a business partner; early success; changes in legislation and adapting to new realities; evolution of practice as market consitions changed; love for the work; variety of referral sources; innovation; expansion to include mental health services; pre-employment testing; memories of OT Atlantic conferences; networking with classmates, former preceptors; sharing knowledge; gaining experience in presenting for wider audiences; chairing OT Atlantic conference in St. John's in 1996.

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