The Telehealth OT Podcast

#21: OT: PresenceLearning ft. Kristin Martinez and Tasha Perkins Holmes - 021

On today's episode, I chat with Kristin Martinez and Tasha Perkins Holmes from one of the original teletherapy companies in the game, PresenceLearning. PresenceLearning provides a specialized teletherapy platform and services for school-based clinicians. They've been in the business for nearly a decade, so I figured why not learn from the best? Tune in as we talk about the many intuitive features that Presence Learning has to offer, plus an exclusive giveaway at www.telehealthotservices.com/give...

#20: OT: Letting Your OT Creativity Shine - 020

Amy's love for OT, pediatrics, and creativity really shines through in this episode. Listen in as Amy shares why she gave telehealth a second chance and why YouTube has been such a great way to market her online development resource. You can find Amy Baez on Instagram and YouTube (@playapy), and her incredible services at her website, https://playapy.com/ If you're ready to become your own online entrepreneur boss like Amy, apply to the Business to Boss coaching program today: https://www.telehe...

#19: OT: Finding an OT Job, Building Customer Relationships, and More - 019

Tricia Castellan shares valuable tips on landing a telehealth OT job, building sustainable relationships with clients and customers, and making the most out of all that telehealth has to offer. To learn about and become an online OT entrepreneur, check out: https://www.telehealthotservices.com/businesstoboss

OT: Telehealth Employee to Clinical Coordinator - 018

Amy Rich Crane has had such a unique OT experience since the very beginning. In this episode, she shares how she's moved up in the telehealth world. Going from employee to clinical coordinator of a non-profit outpatient center, in the middle of the pandemic, there is a lot to learn from her inspiration to always be a leader. If you need intervention ideas or want to be inspired to be a better telehealth practitioner, this is the episode for you! On the other hand, if you're tired of working for ...

OT: Adult Mental Health and Mindfulness - 017

I've been looking for a story from an OT working with adults with telehealth and I finally found someone with a good story! Sarah Good provides great insight into how to make mental health successful via telehealth. She's also a mindfulness/meditation teacher and provides training and education for Occupational Therapists. If you're an entrepreneur, you don't want to miss this! You can find more information about what Sarah is doing on her website and by joining her Facebook community If you wan...

OT: Wheelchair Evaluation in the Arctic - 016

This is by far the most unique telehealth story that I have heard. Lindsey Kaupp shared her fieldwork experience in the Arctic and discusses the challenges she faced with telehealth. We also dive deep into how to make a telehealth session successful and even discuss entrepreneurship in telehealth. Follow Lindsey on Instagram @motherfunction.ca and learn about her pelvic health private practice at www.e-motiontherapy.com If you're interested in starting/growing a telehealth private practice. Sche...

OT: Medical Billing with Sara Laine - 015

Entrepreneurs...have you been thinking about diving into the insurance world, but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed with all the billing talk - authorization, credentialing, NPI number, etc? Get out a piece of paper and a pen and get ready to take some good notes. Sara Laine explains how to get started with insurance. We also discuss insurance verification, denials, copays, and so much more! Contact Sara at saralainebilling@gmail.com She is highly recommended for managing OT billing and now...

OT Students: The Use of Telehealth in Occupational Therapy Settings During COVID-19 - 014

The students at Russell Sage College were ahead of their time when they decided on their research topic. Then COVID-19 started and they adapted their study to the current times. Their surveys are not only open to occupational therapists, but they are also open to other practitioners and to the general public. See the links below to become a participant of this research project. Guest information Students' names: Rebecca Jackson, Julia Parks, Molly Center, & Zachary Secor Name of school: Russ...

OT: Looking for Non-Clinical Job Opportunities - 013

Are experiencing burnout in occupational therapy? Looking for a non-clinical job where you can still use your occupational therapy skills? Listen to how Mike Jankowski obtained an amazing position at SimplePractice. If you're interested in the SimplePractice EMR/telehealth platform please use this affiliate link for the special offer (2 months for the price of 1 after the 30-day free trial) https://ter.li/reinaolivera To learn more about telehealth go to www.telehealthotservices.com...

OT: BetterTelehealth with Marla Ranieri - 012

Learn about an amazing and super affordable telehealth platform with great features! For more information visit www.telehealthotservices.com/better-telehealth

OT: Clinic Owner to Telehealth Provider - 011

Such a fun episode with my friend, Kristen Goodrich. She shares her story about how she transitioned from an in-person pediatric clinic to a 100% telehealth provider. We talk about her telehealth treatment style and we even dive deep into how she manages caring for her own children and continue running her practice. To get a copy of the Ready, Set, Treat book click my affiliate link below https://amzn.to/330wHEY Join the Ready, Set, Treat Facebook group For more telehealth resources go to www.te...

OT: The Effectiveness and Sustainability of Telehealth - 010

If you like research, this episode is for you. Heidi Carpenter worked with Dr. Sue Dahl-Popolizio from the Arizona State University on the effectiveness and sustainability of telehealth. Their research article is getting published in the International Journal of Telerehabilitation. Heidi's passion for research really shows during this episode. We also discuss the benefits of telehealth as a stay-at-home mom. For more information on telehealth, go to www.telehealthotservices.com For information o...

Patient: Listen to the Voices of the Children - 009

This week I'm bringing to you my youngest guests! The last name may sound familiar, because these are Cathie Bigman's children. She was the guest during one of the first episodes. On this episode, you will get a chance to listen to the perspective of 3 children who received occupational therapy via telehealth. Ages 9, 5, and 12, you will hear very different perspectives. For more telehealth resources, visit www.telehealthotservices.com/providers

OT: Telehealth Policy at the State Level - 008

Our guest this week, Aileen Deogracias, shares her experience with advocacy for telehealth at the state level and gives us great advice on how to make a change. Aileen demeanor is so kind and joyful. It was truly a pleasure to hear her story and learn from her. For more telehealth resources go to www.telehealthotservices.com

OT: School-based Telehealth OT in the Middle of a Pandemic - 007

When I saw that Devon was answering all the tough telehealth questions for her school-based OT audience, I knew that I had to have her on the podcast to share her story. Learn about the strategies that worked for her and the challenges she faced in the Spring. We also talk about the challenges she is facing now and how to address IEP goals. If you're currently working in a school-based setting, you don't want to miss this episode! For more telehealth resources go to www.telehealthotservices.com/...

OT: School-based Telehealth OT Pre-COVID and During COVID - 006

Melanie Batista shares her great insight into school-based telehealth OT. We also discuss different strategies for different age ranges including early intervention. Melanie shares information about her new membership. You can find more information on www.growinglittlebrains.com For more telehealth resources please visit www.telehealthotservices.com

Parent: Transitioning From In-person to Telehealth - 005

Gina Thomas joins us this week to share her story about how her daughter with autism transitioned form in-person occupational therapy to telehealth. She gives a lot of great advice to OTs providing telehealth and we even speak about device safety and security. Parents: Gina shared a great resource for parents of children with autism. Head over to tacanow.org to learn more. OTs: To learn more about the Telehealth OT Accelerator business program go to https://www.telehealthotservices.com/telehealt...

Parent: Soft skills are these skills...It's functional! - 004

Lauren Minichello is a mom who I connected with on social media. She homeschools her child with autism and focuses on functional skills. We talk about screen time, how to get services for your special needs child, and so much more!

Parent: Diagnosed With Autism Via Telehealth - 003

There is so much emotion in this episode with Kate Casey and the clinical psychologists who diagnosed her child with autism via telehealth. Tune in to hear the story of why the doctors started using telehealth and how it completely changed Kate's life. You can find more information about Clear Child Psychology at http://www.clearchildpsychology.com/...

OT/Parent: Mom brain vs OT brain - 002

This week Cathie Bigman shares her story from two perspectives. She's a mom of a child who receives occupational therapy services via telehealth and she's a telepractitioner herself. Listen to how Cathie separates her time and divides her thinking in each role.

OT: Working for multiple telehealth companies - 001

For the first official episode of The Telehealth OT Podcast, Linda Alchami will be sharing her story about working for multiple telehealth companies. We discuss everything from getting multiple state licenses to building a full caseload.

Introduction to The Telehealth OT Podcast