New Graduates on the Move: Tips for Relocating Across the Country as a Brand New Practitioner

Felicia Foci, MSOT, OTR/L It is not uncommon for new graduates to cross state lines following the completion of their occupational therapy coursework to stay with friends or family during NBCOT prep and the job acquisition process. In my case, I moved across the country after completing my final Level II fieldwork to stay with family while I studied for the NBCOT exam, and then I moved across the country again for my first job. Relocating adds a large component of stress into the