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  • Occupational Therapy (OT) Fellowship Programs can elevate your practice

    Occupational Therapy (OT) Fellowship Programs can elevate your practice

    Occupational Therapy Fellowship Programs at VA can help you earn the specialized training you need to take your career to the next level.

  • Exploring VR’s potential to revolutionize occupational therapy

    Exploring VR’s potential to revolutionize occupational therapy

    New technology is affecting Veterans’ ability to diminish pain and anxiety and enhance occupational rehab.

  • Army Veteran flutist now an occupational therapist

    Army Veteran flutist now an occupational therapist

    Army Veteran Amanda Burns stowed her flute…for a while…after her ah-ha moment seeing her aunt receive occupational therapy.

  • Therapy staff arranges concert ticket for stroke victim

    Therapy staff arranges concert ticket for stroke victim

    When a Veteran mentioned he had only been out of the house three or four times in four years, his occupational therapy team sprung into action.

  • “Talk About It Tuesday” offers a glimpse into serving Veterans

    “Talk About It Tuesday” offers a glimpse into serving Veterans

    “Talk About It Tuesday” guests Lindsay Marth and F. Keith Bradley share their perspectives on what it means to come to VA and support Veterans.

  • South Texas VA celebrates 30th anniversary of spinal cord injury clinic

    South Texas VA celebrates 30th anniversary of spinal cord injury clinic

    Veteran patients, staff and families gathered to celebrate 30 years of serving Veterans in the South Texas VA Spinal Cord Injury Center.

  • Listen to your body – MSK conditions in women Veterans

    Listen to your body – MSK conditions in women Veterans

    Two years after injuries in Iraq, Elizabeth Jackson sought care at VA. Here is her story of treatment for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.

  • WVA occupational therapy team connects virtually

    WVA occupational therapy team connects virtually

    The occupational therapy team at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center uses VA Video Connect to connect with its Veterans virtually. “To give meaning and value to one’s life when somebody can feel so isolated.”

  • Four reasons to pursue an occupational therapy career serving Veterans

    Four reasons to pursue an occupational therapy career serving Veterans

    Each April, National Occupational Therapy Month honors the therapists who [...]

  • VA offers virtual appointments on smart devices

    VA offers virtual appointments on smart devices

    For their appointments with their VA health care provider, many Oklahoma Veterans stay home and use their smartphone or computer instead. Read all about VA Video Connect virtual appointments.

  • VA Video Connect brings therapy to the Veteran

    VA Video Connect brings therapy to the Veteran

    Veteran Joseph Angeles used to have to drive to VA San Diego Healthcare for physical therapy classes. Now, he connects remotely with occupational therapist Henrietta Padilla using VA Video Connect.

  • VA Careers Facebook chat: physical and occupational therapy

    VA Careers Facebook chat: physical and occupational therapy

    Every day, physical therapists (PT) and occupational therapists (OT) at [...]

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Last updated May 12, 2025

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