In this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in Policy & Advocacy.  You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Clarice Grote, MS, OTR/L. Clarice is the founder of Amplify OT and an occupational therapist with experience in acute care, outpatient, lymphedema, and home health. Clarice has served as the Missouri Occupational Therapy Association’s Director of Practice (‘19-’21), AOTA’s Home and Community Health Special Interest Section Advocacy and Policy Coordinator (‘18-’21), and currently serves as an American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) Ambassador. Clarice is an accomplished speaker and author on Medicare policy, value-based care, and advocacy.

Show Key Points:

·      Clarice gives us a glimpse of her background and interests

·      Clarice describes The Uncommon OT work that she does, the setting and population serves

·      Clarice describes what drew her to this type of work and how she got there

·      Clarice describes a typical day on the job

·      Clarice discusses salary, compensation, and career advice for interested listeners

·      Clarice dispels some myths about the profession

·      Clarice provides her contact information on how she can best be reached 

RESOURCE LIST:

Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act: https://www.aota.org/Advocacy-Policy/Congressional-Affairs/Legislative-Issues-Update/2018/Amy-Vicky-Andy-Act-Passed.aspx 

My Pain Management article as a student: https://www.aota.org/Advocacy-Policy/Congressional-Affairs/Legislative-Issues-Update/2017/Pain-Management-Survey-CMS-Reimbursement.aspx 

Amplifyot.com - they can sign up for my newsletter on my home page 

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