Podcast: OTs - Ready To Up Your Game? Demonstrate Value Through Competency
Do you ever feel like occupational therapy is undervalued or misunderstood? Do you feel like you have the tools to effectively demonstrate and communicate the value you provide to your patients and employers? This podcast is designed to model effective strategies for you, the OT/OTA, to practice at the top of your license, demonstrate and effectively communicate your competencies, and provide value to your patients, employers, and profession.
Do you ever feel like occupational therapy is undervalued or misunderstood? Do you feel like you have the tools to effectively demonstrate and communicate the value you provide to your patients and employers? This podcast is designed to model effective strategies for you, the OT/OTA, to practice at the top of your license, demonstrate and effectively communicate your competencies, and provide value to your patients, employers, and profession.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy
Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Occupational Therapy Association
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Relias LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# APP#0000006826. This Distance Learning-Independent is offered at 0.125 CEUs, Intermediate, Professional Issues. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Oklahoma Board Of Medical Licensure And Supervision - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Select strategies to self-assess competencies and address areas of growth.
Determine best practices to stay current with research.
Select effective strategies to communicate your value.
Outline:
Introduction
Key Takeaways from Today’s Discussion (1:52)
What Is Competency? (3:15)
Why Is Competency Important? (7:57)
Providing the Right Care at the Right Time (10:43)
Identifying Gaps in Knowledge (14:09)
SWOT Analysis (22:33)
Prioritizing Next Steps for Growth (29:00)
Importance of Mentorship (32:40)
The Importance of Understanding Reimbursement (42:34)
Staying Up to Date with Research and Best Practice (44:34)
Resources to Identify Broader Priorities (49:17)
Communicating Value (53:35)
Upping Your Game: A Real Life Example (1:00:36)
Final Thoughts (1:03:43)
Subject Matter Expert: Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L
Writer: Wendy Phillips, PT, BSPTClarice Grote, MS, OTR/L, is an innovative advocate for OT, Medicare specialist, host of the Amplify OT Podcast, CEO and Founder of Amplify OT, and recipient of AOTA’s 2024 Gary Kielhofner Emerging Leader Award. Amplify OT provides dynamic resources on Medicare policy, billing, and advocacy to inspire OTPs and students to amplify the value of OT. Through her social media and virtual courses, she has transformed the landscape of policy education and advocacy participation.
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Biology, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Florida A&M University. She has more than 25 years of experience working as a Physical Therapist in multiple care settings, including acute care, inpatient rehab, independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and outpatient orthopedics. Wendy has a strong manual therapy background and has completed additional training in McConnell taping, geriatric care, McKenzie MDT, Maitland Mobilizations for the joints and spine. She is most passionate about using her manual skills to improve mobility and reduce pain in individuals of all ages. As a Lead Physical Therapy writer for Relias, Wendy enjoys being able to combine her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up-to-date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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