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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Format: | Audio |
Language: | English |
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2022
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/occuptherapy/id/18 |
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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