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The Modern OT
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Hi! Welcome to the Modern OT Podcast! This is the podcast where we define occupational therapy, highlight how students are advocating OT and advice from OT’s in the profession. We are your hosts Sarieni and Laura here to guide you in understanding the modern definition of OT.

  1. 03/26/2021

    19- Advocacy and Policies in Occupational Therapy (w/ Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L)

    In today's episode we have Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L who is the founder of Amplify OT.  In addition, she is the policy and Advocacy coordinator of AOTA's special interest section and the director of practice for the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association.  We discuss the best ways to advocate for the Occupational Therapy profession, reimbursement models, documentation skills, Clarice's AOTA fieldwork experience, and much more! Tune into the episode to hear all the details!  Here are resources that Clarice recommends: 1- AOTA advocacy tabs- they are where you can find the federal, state, and regulatory teams news and updates.  2- CommunOT-  You can subscribe to the different special interests sections to get an idea as to what people are currently talking about in the OT profession. Clarice says she usually skims through it to see what catches her attention to read up on.  You can get in contact with Clarice through:  1- Facebook and Twitter @amplifyot  2- Instagram- @amplify_ot  3- cgrote@amplifyot.com

    59 min

  2. 03/19/2021

    18 - The Functional Pelvis (w/Lindsey Vestal OTR/L)

    In today's episode, we have Lindsey Vestal OTR/L founder of the functional pelvis in New York. She follows a model of concierge practice. Lindsey gives insights on the role of pelvic health through a lens of an occupational therapist. We chat about the challenges of chronic pelvic pain and the qualities of a pelvic floor. Lindsey’s main goal is to encourage other OT’s into pelvic health by considering the person as a whole instead of a dysfunction. Check out Lindsey Website:http://functionalpelvis.com/ Follow Lindsey: @functionalpelvis  To enroll in the OT Pioneers Click Here

    35 min

  3. 03/05/2021

    17- Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Healthcare (w/ The 3 Vertebaes, OTR, SPT, OMS)

    In today's episode we have 3 best friends who run the Instagram account @the3vertebaes. They are promoting interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare and educating on their individual professions! Teresa is an OTR/L, Christy is an OMS, and Val is an SPT. We discuss the work/ student balance with content creation for their page, cultural relevancy in healthcare, and much more! Tune in to the full episode to hear all about it!!   Go give these ladies a follow on Instagram @the3vertebaes and Val has a student account where she shares her study notes from school that are super helpful for us OT's as well. You can check it out @studywithanspt  Additionally, here is a list of resources recommended from The 3 Vertebaes:  Teresa, OTR/L: 1- Book: Thanks For The Feedback- She recommends this for anyone wanting to reflect on how to give, receive, and respond to feedback. It's especially helpful when going into fieldwork or for anything else in life! 2- Podcast: The OT Exam Prepper- Helpful for studying for the NBCOT!!  Val, SPT: 1- Podcast: The NPTE Clinical Files- To help her study for the Physical Therapy board exam 2- Podcast: 2 Docs with 2 Cents- There are 2 physical therapists who run this and they talk about controversial topics in the healthcare community.  Christy, OMS: Instagram: Kellytakesmedicine- A medical student account for going over all the resources you would need to start off medical school

    50 min

  4. 02/26/2021

    16 - Arthritis Life, Education and Occupational Therapy: Embracing the Process of Chronic Illness (w/ Cheryl Crow, OTR/L)

    In this episode we have Cheryl Crow, OTR/L share her diagnosis of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She founded Arthritis life that inspires, educates, and interviews specialists on how to cope while living with a chronic illness. Cheryl served as an adjunct faculty member at the Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Cheryl highlights the stigmas of RA, dealing with anxiety and student insights. To connect with Cheryl  Instagram @Arthritis_Life_Cheryl Youtube Channel Arthritis Life Facebook Page Arthritis Life Podcast Twitter @Realcc TikTok @arthritislife

    1h 18m

  5. 10/03/2020

    15 - Embracing your Identity as a Practitioner (w/ Jennifer Martinez OTR/L)

    In today’s episode, we have a Jennifer Martinez OTR/L a pediatric occupational therapist. Jennifer discussed a range of diagnoses to expect in a pediatric setting. Jennifer provides some insight into constraint-induced movement therapy as the only occupational therapist in her unit. We cover finances, purposes and study resources for students.

    48 min

  6. 09/19/2020

    14- Leveraging as a Student In Healthcare ( w/ Andrew Gillihan, SPT , MK, CSCS)

    In today's episode we have a non-traditional student Physical Therapist. Andrew's niche interest is in men's pelvic and mental health for veterans. We discuss his journey into deciding on physical therapy, ways that he leverages as a student to combat debt, his unique day to day lifestyle and mindset, and much more! Tune in to hear all of Andrew's Insights and advice!  Give him a follow on insta @stoicphysiotherapy.spt You can also find more of his content through his websites listed below!  1-  www.andrewgillihan.com 2- www.stoicphysiotherapy.com Let us know who YOU want to hear on our future episodes! DM us on insta @themodernot_podcast !

    33 min

  7. 09/12/2020

    13 - PT Doodler and Pilates OT (w/ Andy Tseng, OTR/L , DPT)

    In this episode, we have Andy Tseng is a Pilates Instructor and licensed occupational and physical therapist with a dual degree from the University of Saint Augustine. Andy shares his journey by coming to the US as an exchange student and looking for his passion.  Andy started a certification which led him to use Pilates under the scope of OT. Andy dives into his business ventures as the PT Doodler which is content creation for other therapists. Tune in to hear the full episode! You don't want to miss this one! To reach out to Andy, you can find him on IG @pt_doodler  His website: https://www.ptdoodler.com/#/ To reach out to us, you can go to our IG @themodernot_podcast Your Hosts: Sarieni and Laura

    1h 3m

  8. 09/05/2020

    12 - Connecting the Dots (w/ Sara Wilkinson, SOTA)

    In today's episode we chat with Sara who is a student occupational therapist assistant (SOTA) and Sarieni’ s classmate. We discuss Sara’s journey into occupational therapy, adapting to the demands of school, and raising  two young children. Tune in to hear the full episode!

    28 min
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Hi! Welcome to the Modern OT Podcast! This is the podcast where we define occupational therapy, highlight how students are advocating OT and advice from OT’s in the profession. We are your hosts Sarieni and Laura here to guide you in understanding the modern definition of OT.

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  • Creator
    The Modern OT
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Modern OT
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