Starting & Growing a Practice
The First 90 Days of Your OT Business: A Realistic Roadmap for OTPs (And What to Skip)
The first 90 days of your OT business set the trajectory for everything that follows—your confidence, your client pipeline, and whether you still have momentum...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP
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May 14, 2026
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Tech Tools & Trends
How to Set Up a Telehealth OT Practice: Everything You Need to Know
Telehealth is no longer the pandemic backup plan. It is a legitimate service delivery model that allows OTPs to reach clients who cannot access in-person care,...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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6 min read
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Apr 03, 2026
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Tech Tools & Trends
The Best AI Tools for OT Documentation in 2026
Documentation is the number one driver of OT burnout, we all hate it. The hours spent writing notes, justifying medical necessity, and navigating...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • AskSAMIE
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5 min read
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Apr 03, 2026
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Starting & Growing a Practice
Can COTAs Start Their Own Business? Yes — Here's How
If you are a COTA wondering whether entrepreneurship is even an option for you, the short answer is yes. The longer answer involves understanding what you can...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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5 min read
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Apr 03, 2026
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OT Career & Side Hustles
The OT Burnout Exit Plan: From Frustrated Employee to Fulfilled Entrepreneur
You did not go to OT school to count units, fight for authorizations, and feel guilty about spending an extra five minutes with a client who needed it. But...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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5 min read
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Apr 03, 2026
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Aging in Place & Home Mods
The OT's Guide to Home Modifications That Actually Get Funded
The biggest barrier to home modifications is not clinical knowledge — it is money. Most families assume they have to pay out of pocket for everything, and most...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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5 min read
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Apr 01, 2026
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Clinical Skills That Pay
Dementia Care as a Private Practice Niche: What OTs Need to Know
Dementia care is one of the fastest-growing needs in healthcare, and OTPs are uniquely positioned to meet it. With more than seven million Americans currently...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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5 min read
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Apr 01, 2026
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Starting & Growing a Practice
How to Get Credentialed with Medicare as an OT: The Complete 2026 Guide
Medicare credentialing is the single most searched "how to" for OTPs starting a private practice, and for good reason. It is confusing, it is slow, and one...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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5 min read
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Apr 01, 2026
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Clinical Skills That Pay
Low Vision Rehab: An Underserved Niche Every OT Should Know About
If you are looking for a clinical niche with growing demand, limited competition, and the ability to profoundly change someone's daily life, low vision...
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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4 min read
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Apr 01, 2026
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Starting & Growing a Practice
5 Mistakes That Will Kill Your OT Practice Before It Starts
You have the clinical skills. You have the drive. You are ready to stop being told how many patients to see per day and start building something of your own....
Brandy Archie, OTD, OTR/L, CLIPP • OT Connected
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5 min read
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Apr 01, 2026
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