Tired of being stuck in the traditional occupational therapy system with limited autonomy over your schedule, interventions, and client outcomes? Discover three distinct health coaching career paths that leverage your unique OT background while offering flexibility, remote work opportunities, or the potential to earn more than traditional OT salaries.
In This Episode:
Dr. Jaclyn Schwartz breaks down three health coaching career paths specifically designed for occupational therapy practitioners, each with different benefits, challenges, and income potentials.
What You'll Learn:
Path #1: Employee Health Coach - Work remotely for established companies like insurance providers or health tech startups, with immediate income and flexible scheduling
Path #2: Independent Health Coaching Practice - Build your own business with unlimited income potential and complete autonomy over your practice
Path #3: Integrated Coaching Skills - Enhance your current OT practice with evidence-based coaching techniques for better client outcomes
Key Takeaways:
- Why OTs are naturally suited for health coaching roles due to their training in activity analysis, behavior change, and client-centered care
- How health coaches can work across state lines and provide services both in-person and online
- The advantage of coaching scope allowing broader geographic reach compared to traditional OT practice
- How these paths aren't mutually exclusive - you can combine approaches to build a career that works for your life
Who This Episode Is For:
- Occupational therapy practitioners experiencing burnout in traditional settings
- OTs seeking geographic flexibility and remote work opportunities
Practitioners wanting to enhance their clinical effectiveness with coaching skills
- Allied health professionals interested in expanding beyond traditional interventions
Resources Mentioned:
Health Coach OT website: www.healthcoachot.com
Weekly newsletter with evidence-based coaching tips and updates on our health coaching certificate for occupational therapy practitioners.
Connect with Dr. Jaclyn Schwartz:
Website: healthcoachot.com
Email newsletter for coaching tips and early access to programs
