Field Notes

Updates and insights — the OTConnected blog for OT entrepreneurs.

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 · 9 min read · 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 · 6 min read · 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 · 5 min read · 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 · 5 min read · 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 · 5 min read · 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 · 5 min read · 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 · 5 min read · 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 · 5 min read · 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 · 4 min read · 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 · 5 min read · Apr 01, 2026

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