Self-Assessment & Professional Development Tool - John Barker

Learning Goal Strategies Resources Success Indicators Target Date

What are the best ways to achieve this What do I need to help me achieve When do I plan to
Related Standard How will I know I achieved it?
goal? this? achieve it?
KNOWLEDGE: Organize and study evidence-based research Access/categorize articles given as I will know I have achieved the Ongoing throughout my
I will demonstrate gathered during my education as direct readings throughout the course of my standard of knowledge by form of practice as an OT through
knowledge & application resources/references. education, colleagues, AOTA, AJOT, self-report and self-observation. I will consistent learning, staying
of skilled Google Scholar, and podcasts among observe improvements in my up to date on current
evidenced-based Continue to study the most recent and other reliable resources. intervention, evaluation, and research, and continually
interventions focused on relevant research as well as increase documentation skills as well as applying that knowledge.
specific client factors & knowledge about various diagnoses. AOTA website: Become an AOTA improvements in patient outcomes. I
diagnoses member for access to new and recent will also feel an increase in my
Seeking knowledge by collaborating with research. confidence as an OT.
other staff on the team including OT, PT, SLP,
nursing, CNA’s, and physicians among others. Healthcare staff (OT, PT, SLP, nursing,
CNA, physicians among others)
Hands-on practice
CRITICAL REASONING: Be conscious about the OT models and Mentorship from healthcare staff (OT, I will know I have achieved the critical This will be achieved within
I will demonstrate theories being applied during intervention. PT, SLP, nursing, CNA, physicians among reasoning standard by observing the 1 year as an entry-level OT
increased judgement & others). Seek feedback/knowledge. increase in effective and smoother and ongoing throughout
problem-solving skills Observe and seek knowledge/feedback from interventions. I will be able to state the duration of my
with application of other OT and COTA staff to help increase Resourceful textbooks from school & which theories and models are being practice.
current OT models and problem-solving and judgement strategies. evidence-based research. applied with each intervention and
theories to increase Seek knowledge and advice from other client as it becomes a natural habit
patient safety and healthcare team members. and ingrained in my practice as an OT.
patient outcomes upon
discharge Continually research and study applicable
theories and models and their impact on
safety and participation in meaningful
activities.

Hands-on practice.
INTERPERSONAL ABILITIES: Respecting my healthcare colleagues, seeking Families and clients that I work with. I will know I have achieved the This will be achieved within
I will demonstrate their expertise, and continually collaborating Seeking their feedback and input to interpersonal abilities standard 1 year as an entry-level OT
effective communication with them to assist and improve my skills as a increase my abilities as a therapist. through the relationships I develop and be ongoing throughout
therapist when working with patients. during my career. I will see an increase the duration of my
and collaboration with
Seeking feedback and advice from with my ability of building repertoire practice.
colleagues and clients as
colleagues and other healthcare as well as motivating and
well as promoting a professionals. communicating with my clients as well
positive and productive Practicing my communication skills to increase
working environment my ability to build repertoire with the clients
and colleagues I work with.
Hands-on practice.
PERFORMANCE SKILLS: Avoid becoming a stagnant OT and continue
I will increase client to be open to learn and try new and
outcomes and decrease innovative evidence-based techniques.
practice error through
focus on skilled I will continually be sure that treatment
therapeutic sessions are occupation-based and back up
interventions based with models, theories, and evidence based
upon the foundation of research.
occupation and
evidence-based Being proactive in reaching out to other OTs
research. for feedback and advice, keeping up on new
research as an AOTA member, and challenging
myself to try new things.
Increase documentation skills that clearly
demonstrate skilled treatment sessions based
on occupation based interventions.
Hands-on practice.
ETHICAL REASONING: I will review the OT Code of Ethics and
I will improve my ability become familiar with the principles and core
to make responsible values which will increase my ability to
decisions based on understand complex situations and solve
ethical issues or problems.
dilemmas with the
clients that I treat. I will seek advice from other OTs, COTAs, and
healthcare staff to increase my knowledge
about resources and regulations to better
solve problems and advocate for my clients.
I will study the current laws and regulations
about OT practice in my state as well as
insurance.
Hands-on practice.
Healthcare team, OTs, COTAs, that can
provide mentorship, advise, and pass
on knowledge.
Podcasts from other OTs as well as
research articles and occupational
therapy textbooks based on my
practice setting.
Clients and families I work with to
observe improvements and look for
feedback.
AOTA website as an AOTA member
Document of the Occupational Therapy
Code of Ethics
Occupational Therapy ethical principles
and core values
as my collaboration with healthcare
team members.
I will know I have achieved the This will be achieved within
performance skill standard by my 1 year as an entry-level OT
ability to plainly explain the purpose and be ongoing throughout
of a treatment to my clients and my the duration of my
client’s families. I will also see practice.
improvements in my client outcomes
from admission to discharge. I will also
see a clear connection of skilled
occupation-based interventions in my
documentation.
I will know I have achieved the ethical This will be achieved within
reasoning standard by observing an 1 year as an entry-level OT
increase in my ability to advocate and and be ongoing throughout
resolve and find solutions to ethical the duration of my
issues my clients may be facing due to practice.
diagnoses, legal regulations,
insurance, or client/environmental
factors. I will also see myself become a
resource and mentor for future
teammates.