Milestone University: Mentorship For New OTs

About Us

Welcome to Milestone University, we are beyond pumped you are here! Our vision for Milestone University is to give pediatric occupational therapists a helpful hand during their transition from student to clinician (and beyond).

We noticed that there was a great need for mentorship in the field of occupational therapy. Between working in different settings and transitioning from grad school to your first work opportunity, there can be a lack of guidance and expertise and we are here to bridge the gap!

From A Past Mentee

“As a new OT, mentorship is essential and if you can find mentors who are also positive, innovative, and fun; that’s the best, and what you get with Milestone. Thank you for the advice, and wonderful guidance.”

Sara K.

It’s like a 3rd fieldwork!

Are you transitioning into pediatric occupational therapy but haven’t built your network yet? Are you feeling nervous or overwhelmed to start out as a new grad? Sometimes all you need is a mentor who is already in the field, ready to guide and assist.

Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned clinician looking to try something new, we are here to support you!

Our goal is that you feel equipped AND balanced as a clinician and are able to help families succeed in their goals while being your best self.

Our mentors provide guidance and encouragement for all of those questions that can’t be answered by a textbook! We are here to support you in the transition phases from fieldwork student… to interviewee… to new clinician!

1:1 Mentorship

60 minute sessions and schedule at your convenience. This time can be used to learn about a specific topic (i.e. feeding, sensory, evaluations, etc.), prepare for an interview (what better way than to do that with a clinic owner!) or we can walk through your caseload and help plan interventions and discuss specifics. This time is yours and can be used for any and all needs. Click here to schedule.

Group Mentorship

Choose from 6-week or 12 week mentorship program with an extensive workbook that will empower you with the tools you need to feel confident as a pediatric occupational therapist. Join our next cohort and let us walk you through evaluations, assessments, building rapport, treatment, documentation and everything else you need to get started as a pediatric OT. This is perfect if you are a new graduate, first year OT or transitioning into pediatrics.

*The 12-week group includes specialty topics and live teaching hours as well as access to our slack channel.

Pop Up Groups

Open to 5-10 participants. We cover different topics in a live presentation format. These run between 60-90 minutes and cost $35.

Slack Membership

Want extra support but can’t find it? Need mentorship but are too busy? Like the idea of messaging more than phone calls or zoom? Then the pocket mentorship is perfect for you!

With this monthly membership, you will have access to all 3 of our team members via slack messenger. Ask questions and partake in discussions with your peers. Sign up now for only $37/month and cancel anytime.

Click here to sign up.

Digital Store

Purchase individual or packaged items from our store! We have products ranging from organization tools and communication logs to activities, parent handouts and so much more!

Visit Our Digital Store

Our Mentorship Program Runs On 5 Core Practices, Including…

We should always strive to learn and grow as professionals- for ourselves and for our clients! We can help with your transition into pediatric occupational therapy: resume building, interview tips, questions regarding benefits, mentorship opportunities, CEUs, and collaboration with different disciplines.
One of the most exciting parts of our jobs is coming up with creative treatment plans. As new therapists (and even seasoned ones) this can be challenging and it’s common to feel stuck. We will guide you through different treatment plans and interventions as well as how to analyze and grade activities according to the child’s individual strengths and needs. We will also touch on writing evaluations, documentation and goals.
Parents are always the experts on their own children! We as therapists only have a limited time with each child. It takes carry over from parents and caregivers to see progress and change. Getting the parents involved is key for implementation into everyday life! Understanding how to advocate for their children as well as themselves helps empower them as parents and people. We will guide you through conducting consults, evaluations and in-home sessions, teaching advocacy, listening to parents’ needs and setting boundaries.
One of our most important jobs as therapists is advocating- for our patients, for ourselves, and for our profession. But how do you lead if you are new? We will take a deeper look into the skills needed for leadership in the therapy world. We will show you how to lead with communication style, how to interact with a boss/supervisor, advocate for OT, how to have difficult conversations, time management, cultural sensitivity and more!
Therapists are selfless and giving by nature. Those who choose to be in the helping profession are highly attuned to the needs of others and tend to have a greater output of energy. We cannot forget about ourselves! We need to strive for a work life balance that suits us as individuals. We want to help you avoid burnout and set healthy boundaries so you can do what you do, HAPPILY!

Nobody knows everything! What’s more important is learning how to find answers.

It can be overwhelming to hold a role where others see you as the expert. There is a huge amount of pressure to know EVERYTHING. And when you don’t… there’s a little voice saying, “Hmm.. maybe I didn’t earn my OTR/L letters.” We’ve all experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our career.

Let us make it clear: THERE IS NO ONE ON THIS EARTH WHO KNOWS EVERYTHING!

It is perfectly alright to not have all the answers. That’s expected. What’s more important than knowing absolutely everything is learning how to find answers. Learn to problem solve and figure out how to access all of your resources to get closer to the answers. You will be on a lifelong journey of learning. You will NEVER stop learning. And you don’t have to do it alone! We are here to bring you to the start of your journey and cheer you on!

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