For our “OT Across America: Austin, TX” edition, we had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Broes, COTA/L, who is a really neat guy. His interview provides some really great insight about working in occupational therapy in Austin as well as the perks of working as a full-time PRN clinician. _______________ Tell us a bit about […]
For our OT Across America: Tucson, AZ edition, we had the great pleasure of interviewing Heidi Carpenter, OTR/L about her varied experiences in OT and about starting her own private practice, Embody Occupational Therapy. We had such an inspiring conversation about her varied practices and moving OT forward as a profession at the historic (and […]
For our “OT Across America: Phoenix, AZ” edition, we got to interview new-ish OTR grad Phyllis Khao, OTR/L about her experiences as a new grad who just moved to Phoenix. In our interview, she discusses her experiences working in both inpatient rehab and skilled nursing facilities. Since our interview, Phyllis has taken a full-time position […]
For OT Across America: Scottsdale, AZ edition, we got to meet and interview Brenna Ehrhard, COTA/L and Andrea Brennan, OTR/L about their experiences working in Scottsdale, AZ while we enjoyed a Mexican happy hour at Salt and Lime by their workplace. We had such an interesting and insightful conversation with them and learned so much, and think you […]
For this OT Across America interview, I got to sit down with my friend and fellow OT blogger Mandy Chamberlain, OTR/L, founder of Seniors Flourish. In the interview, Mandy shares her perspective of occupational therapy in Carbondale, CO along with the ins and outs of starting an occupational therapy business. We also got the extra […]
For this “OT Across America: Fort Collins, Colorado” edition, I’m really excited to share this interview with Krista Covell-Pierson, OTR/L, who is a practicing OT in Fort Collins, CO and the founder of Covell Care and Rehabilitation. This is an awesome interview especially for anyone interested in starting their own therapy practice, since Krista has […]
For this OT Across America: Boulder, Colorado edition, we had the chance to meet with Kimberly Kearney, COTA/L in beautiful Boulder, CO, along with her awesome acute care team! The interview was in a group format at their hospital (Boulder Community Health) and it consisted of Kimberly Kearney, COTA/L, Shelley Tidd, OTR/L, Leslie Sheats, OTR/L, […]
For our OT Across America: Kansas City, KS edition, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ashleigh Heldstab, OTR/L. Ashleigh is a new grad occupational therapist working in neuro-based home health. We really loved her positivity and passion for the OT profession and we were so inspired by her love for OT and her job. Be […]
I’m so excited to share my first “OT Across America” interview spotlighting three OT practitioners from Springfield, Illinois! I loved getting to talk with the three of them and getting to know their unique perspectives about OT in their city. The three of them were really gracious with their time and met with us at […]
For our OT Across America: St. Louis edition, I was so excited to get back to my hometown and meet with Natalie Flaugher, OTR/L for great sushi at Wasabi with great conversation about what life is like working as a PRN OT in multiple inpatient rehab facilities, along with her upcoming career plans. _______________ Tell […]