Episode 68: Early Career OTs: Best Practice Training and Support

PiP Cast: Perspectives in Paeds · Oct 22, 2026 · 37m

In this episode, Jackie is joined by Caitlyn and Jessie to talk about what a strong induction and first year in paediatric OT really looks like, from the perspective of 3 OTs at different stages in their career.

The team reflects on why the first year matters so much for shaping a clinician’s career, the balance between structured PD and formal and informal supervision, and what reasonable caseload ramp-up and billable expectations look like for new grads.

The team also unpacks the true value of good supervision, the skills that matter most in those early months (including reflection that…