Hi all!
I’m a new graduate OT living in Portland, OR. I work per diem in inpatient psych and 4 day/s week at an outpatient clinic that mainly sees clients with connective tissue disorders like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. I’ll be doing general (not necessarily hand-specific) treatment. If anyone has expertise in this area, please let me know, as I’m the only OT at this PT clinic.
Thanks!
Emily
Welcome, @emily107! Wow! Sounds like you have a great work set-up as a new grad! I am literally working on getting an Ehlers Danlos podcast on the calendar! I’ve done podcasts with @emily12 and @naoya, on separate topics- but I know they both have expertise in EDS!
Here’s the two episodes, that would serve as a good starting point to getting to know them and their work! Then, let us know what other specific questions you might have!
Hi Emily, I am so excited that you’ll be in their practice! I am speaking tonight in the EDS Echo AHP program on the elbow, wrist, and hand - I can’t recommend the Echo program enough! And then of course the EDS Society conferences are excellent.
@emily12 you are just the best! I am sending you an email right now about who I should have on my podcast?
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Since you’re a member, you can create it here: My Profile • OT Potential
Do you have a particular interest at the intersection of OT and Public Health?
Thanks Sarah,I currently work in an outpatient mental health clinic(both CAMHS and AMHS).My thesis(a scoping review) focused on YPs(young people/adults) transition from CAMHS to AMHS(experiences,challenges and outcomes).Am looking into a transitional care coordinator role.Have you come across any?or can you provide any leads?
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