OT Degrees at Work
Spalding Graduates in the Field
Occupational therapists who exhibit skillful and compassionate care are needed all over the country to help clients perform the activities of daily living. Alumni from Spalding University’s Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy are meeting those needs. The Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy (ASOT) prides itself on preparing graduates to move seamlessly into the workforce in a variety of settings – hospitals, rehab centers, skilled nursing facilities, schools, clients’ homes and many more.
Pediatrics in Tennessee
“I received an excellent foundation at ASOT to expand my knowledge and skills as a practitioner.” – Teryne Young ’22
Rehab Care in Colorado
“They did an excellent job … getting me ready for whatever setting I chose to work in.” – Clarissa Tenido Perry ’15
Hand Therapy in Florida
“With my field placement … they placed me with one of the most respected hand therapists in the nation.” – Tom Cox ’15
In-home Rehab in Utah
“I had four job offers (in the Salt Lake area) a week before I graduated.” – Chris Camp ’14
Work Anywhere
No matter where you’re from, Spalding’s occupational therapy program can be a launching pad to a successful career in your home state or elsewhere. Ninety-six percent of ASOT graduates land a job within the first six months of graduating. While dozens work in and around Louisville, many other alumni have found jobs across the country that they said pay well and are personally fulfilling.
Spalding grad Chris Camp, who works in his home state of Utah, has told high school and college students who job-shadow him to consider going to Louisville for a few years to get their OT degree at Spalding, then return home to look for work.
“I say, ‘That’s where I went. You get a solid education, and you can come back (to your home state), and you will not want for a job,’” Camp said. “People can go on back to where they are wanting to be, back home or some West Coast city or someplace like that.”
Be Set Up for Success
“At Spalding, you’ve got some of the best professors in the nation, in my opinion,” said Tom Cox, an ASOT grad who performs hand therapy in South Florida. “You have really good professors who are passionate about the subjects, so they arm you with the information you need. And they prepare you for that NBCOT extremely well, and that’s what you want to be prepared for. If a program doesn’t prepare you for the boards, it’s not worth going to. … If anyone wants to be set up for success, Spalding would be the place to go.”
Upcoming Events
- May 6
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy DPAM Workshop
- May 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual Info Session: Entry-Level OTD