Clinician Career Reboot: Tips for transitioning into your next non-clinical healthcare role

Today's episode features Jordana Rutigliano

Jordana is a licensed social worker with a specialization in leadership, management and entrepreneurship and received her Master's degree at Columbia University. Initially drawn to the social work profession for its commitment to social justice, equity and anti-oppression frameworks and then drawn to healthcare from a lifelong mission to help others, Jordana has spent the last 15+ years leading from within a variety of settings - social service nonprofits, federally qualified health centers, managed care, local health departments, and venture-backed health and behavioral health startups.

Through her career, Jordana has honed her ClinOps chops in a number of areas including integrated primary and behavioral care models, clinical quality, health care compliance, revenue cycle, scaling clinical operations, effective clinical workforce management, cross-system partnership and value-based models. Jordana also teaches health policy and financial management to graduate level social workers and runs a career support, networking and coaching business to support individuals seeking career transformation, particularly in healthcare.

In her spare time, Jordana enjoys obsessing over her cats, being outside, and anything Star Wars.

You can connect with Jordana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordana-rutigliano/

Highlights from this episode

1. Jordana's journey into social work and working with underserved clients

2. The challenges with working in mental health

3. How to achieve better access to mental health services

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Today's guest is Julia "Jules" Biedrzycki, PT, DPT, CSPO

Jules is a Physical Therapist who exchanged her goniometer for a Kanban board on her quest to create products that restore autonomy of care back to patients, and their providers. She is passionate about advancing and innovating the professions of rehab sciences and is on a mission to bring visibility to individuals who have applied their clinical skills in non-traditional ways through her podcast, Beyond These Clinic Walls*.

You can connect with Jules on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jules-biedrzycki-pt-dpt-72b775141/

*Beyond These Clinic Walls

Curious to learn more about what other non-traditional rehab roles are out there? Make sure to check out Beyond These Clinic Walls - the podcast for non-traditional rehab professionals.

Each episode features guests who have leveraged their clinical skills into non-traditional careers. Join Jules, Emma and Emily to hear the journeys, follow the career paths, and learn about the opportunities beyond these clinic walls.

You can find them at their website (linked in the bio) as well as LinkedIn and Instagram @BeyondTheseClinicWalls. Have a listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and anywhere else you may find a podcast.

Happy listening!

You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform or connect on LinkedIn or the podcast website.

Follow BTCW:

LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-these-clinic-walls-podcast/

Website: https://beyond-these-clinic-walls.podcastpage.io/

Resources Shared

The following resources were shared on today's episode. Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.

The Clinician Transition: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-clinician-transition/about/

BTCW Episode with Raad Shebib: https://beyond-these-clinic-walls.podcastpage.io/episode/product-manager-a-raad-shebib

BTCW Episode (#7) with Brandy Wilkins: https://beyond-these-clinic-walls.podcastpage.io/episode/director-of-quality-risk-management-brandy-wilkins-pt-dpt-cphq

(See the BCTW Episode airing April 7, 2024 for the follow-up to this episode)

Episode highlights:

• What exactly is product?

• Why having a clinician in a product role is beneficial

• How clinicians can transition into a product role

• How and why Jules started a podcast for clinicians who have taken non-traditional career paths

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Today's episode features Ahunna Freeman, PharmD, BCGP

Dr. Ahunna Freeman is a Nigerian American. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Asheville. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2009. Ahunna began her career in pharmacy as a community pharmacist in one of the big box retail pharmacy giants. There, she fell in love with problem-solving using her skills and expertise. In 2014, Ahunna quit corporate America, opened Southside Discount Pharmacy with her husband, and began the journey of pharmacy ownership, preceptorship, and entrepreneurship. She is the president of Aligned Care LLC, a healthcare company that endorses a team-based approach to patient care in community practices. Aligned Care LLC provides consulting services to pharmacists and other healthcare providers as well as preventive care services for medical practices. Ahunna is an established trusted pillar of support for health and wellness in her virtual and in-person communities. She is passionate about preventive care, clinical services in community pharmacies, patient education/health literacy, and pharmacist-provider collaborations that provide real patient care solutions in community practices.

You can connect with Ahunna:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahunna-freeman-pharmd-bcgp-582a2a80/

Website: www.AlignedCareLLC.com or www.southsidediscountrx.com

Power gems shared on this episode:

1. How a retail pharmacist shifted from treatment-based care to preventive care

2. How to make a career shift and find joy in your work

3. How to combat challenges with access to, and affordability of medications and how that affects community health

4. How building a community is critical

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Today's Guest is Kirby P. Williams, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Kirby P. Williams is a nurse practitioner who obtained psychiatric training and education from University of Virginia. Working as a mental health nurse practitioner since 2012 and enjoys mentoring and supporting future psychiatric nurse practitioners. From 2013-2022, she has worked in nursing academia in undergraduate and graduate level courses covering various mental health topics.

As the owner of her private practice Beacon Behavioral Health and Consulting, she provides psychiatric services for adults.

Her passion for mentoring and teaching psychiatric nurse practitioners, was the fuel to starting her professional development services for new grad and novice psychiatric nurse practitioners through her company The PMHNP Source, LLC. Through this business digital products and a membership community have been developed to help empower, guide and support psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners on their career journey.

You can connect with Kirby below.

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kirby-williams-msn-pmhnp-bc-9aa46722

Instagram: https://instagram.com/yourpmhnpmentor?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/yourpmhnpmentor

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Today's guest is Elizabeth Batchelor

Elizabeth "Liz" Batchelor is a stage 3b rectal cancer survivor, cancer free for over 2 years. Diagnosed at age 33, she faced unique challenges of having to endure a very serious diagnosis with a rigorous treatment schedule and navigating a complex medical system while also working full time as a single mom of two boys. Elizabeth combines her prior history in the provider side of the medical system with her personal experience to advocate for improved patient experiences.

You can connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-batchelor-ucf/

Next Steps

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Today's episode features Cody Quinlan, PT, DPT, COS-C, CPHQ, SSGB for Part 2 of our conversation. Check out part 1 in Episode 21.

Cody Quinlan is a dedicated and innovative Home Health Physical Therapist with over 12 years of diverse experience across various facets of healthcare. Recognized for a steadfast commitment to enhancing patient experiences, he has successfully navigated roles such as Regional Director of Quality, Board Director of Outcomes, Advisory Board Member, Home Health Physical Therapist, and Clinical Artificial Intelligence Specialist.

His expertise extends to areas such as Value-Based Purchasing, OASIS-E, Home Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Healthtech and Performance/Process Improvement and aligns with his professional certifications, including the COS-C, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Eager to continue his professional growth, Cody has stepped into the field of AI and currently acts as the Head of Clinical Innovation responsible for driving the clinical initiatives of the business. His focus remains on improving healthcare delivery and fostering optimal services for both organizations and patients.

Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/homehealthpt/

Resources Shared

The following resources were shared on today's episode. Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.

Books mentioned: "How to Win Friends and Influence People" - Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/48NWAag

Next Steps

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Today's episode features Cody Quinlan, PT, DPT, COS-C, CPHQ, SSGB

Cody Quinlan is a dedicated and innovative Home Health Physical Therapist with over 12 years of diverse experience across various facets of healthcare. Recognized for a steadfast commitment to enhancing patient experiences, he has successfully navigated roles such as Regional Director of Quality, Board Director of Outcomes, Advisory Board Member, Home Health Physical Therapist, and Clinical Artificial Intelligence Specialist.

His expertise extends to areas such as Value-Based Purchasing, OASIS-E, Home Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Healthtech and Performance/Process Improvement and aligns with his professional certifications, including the COS-C, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Eager to continue his professional growth, Cody has stepped into the field of AI and currently acts as the Head of Clinical Innovation responsible for driving the clinical initiatives of the business. His focus remains on improving healthcare delivery and fostering optimal services for both organizations and patients.

Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/homehealthpt/

Resources Shared

The following resources were shared on today's episode. Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.

Humans in Healthcare: https://humansinhealthcare.circle.so/home

Books mentioned: "How to Win Friends and Influence People" - Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/48NWAag

Next Steps

New to this journey? Check out free resources available here: https://www.definingpointcc.com/free-resources

Ready to level up in your career? This course is for you --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/courses

Looking for consultative services to help your teams improve clinical processes? Schedule a call here: www.definingpointcc.com/consults

Stay Connected

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Today's episode features Oneika Griffin Webb, MS, BSN, RN

Oneika Griffin Webb is the Founder and Chief Quality Officer of QAPI Consulting, LLC™. Her mission is to utilize her knowledge and expertise to help Medicare Certified Home Health Agencies prioritize Quality by developing structured processes that will improve performance gaps; sustain quality and performance improvement related to patient care, safety, and health outcomes; and learn how to navigate the uncertainty of Home Health Value Based Purchasing (HHVBP) and mitigate the risk of a negative payment adjustment. She has worked with Home Health agencies on the local and national level, which has provided her with a deep insight into the day-to-day challenges and complexities of the industry.

Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Oneika worked in the Home Health industry for over 30 years. She started out as a field RN Case Manager providing quality care to the patients that she served. She entered the quality space over 20 years ago and quickly realized that she enjoyed using her clinical skills in a different capacity. She has a background in Home Health leadership, education, and quality improvement. She also had the privilege of publishing more than forty Home Care nursing skills that supported nursing education worldwide.

You can connect with Oneika

Email at: [email protected]

Website: https://www.qapiconsulting.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneika-griffin-webb-ms-bsn-rn-676b86278

Instagram - @qapiconsulting

Resources Shared

The following resources were shared on today's episode. Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.

Humans In Healthcare: https://humansinhealthcare.circle.so/home

Next Steps

New to this journey? Check out free resources available here: https://www.definingpointcc.com/free-resources

Ready to level up in your career? This course is for you --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/courses

Looking for consultative services to help your teams improve clinical processes? Schedule a call here: www.definingpointcc.com/consults

Stay Connected

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Enjoy Part 2 of the conversation with Tareka Wheeler, PMP.

[If you missed Part 1, listen to Episode # 18.]

Known to speak from the heart with a dash of sassy, Tareka Wheeler is an effective thought-provoking storyteller, who uses her own personal and professional journey to teach and empower others. Whether she is teaching organizations how to develop a strategic plan or is presenting to professionals on how to advance in their careers without sacrificing work-life harmony, Tareka brings energy, vision, and wisdom to every conversation so individuals can walk in their authentic power and begin to see countless opportunities to evolve.

With a career that spans nearly 20 years, Tareka is a distinguished expert in program and project management and is a Career & Work-life Strategist. Leveraging many core project management principles and methods, she has worked alongside Fortune 400 and 500 companies, federal agencies, and non-profits to deliver impactful outcomes in public health, strategic communications and information technology.

Tareka earned her bachelor's from St. Edward's University in Organizational Communication and has her PMP®.

You can connect with Tareka Wheeler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/

Next Steps

New to this journey? Check out free resources available here: https://www.definingpointcc.com/free-resources

Ready to level up in your career? This course is for you --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/courses

Looking for consultative services to help your teams improve clinical processes? Schedule a call here: www.definingpointcc.com/consults

Stay Connected

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Today's episode features Tareka Wheeler, PMP

Known to speak from the heart with a dash of sassy, Tareka Wheeler is an effective thought-provoking storyteller, who uses her own personal and professional journey to teach and empower others. Whether she is teaching organizations how to develop a strategic plan or is presenting to professionals on how to advance in their careers without sacrificing work-life harmony, Tareka brings energy, vision, and wisdom to every conversation so individuals can walk in their authentic power and begin to see countless opportunities to evolve.

With a career that spans nearly 20 years, Tareka is a distinguished expert in program and project management and is a Career & Work-life Strategist. Leveraging many core project management principles and methods, she has worked alongside Fortune 400 and 500 companies, federal agencies, and non-profits to deliver impactful outcomes in public health, strategic communications and information technology.

Tareka earned her bachelor's from St. Edward's University in Organizational Communication and has her PMP®.

You can connect with Tareka Wheeler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareka-wheeler-pmp/

Next Steps

New to this journey? Check out free resources available here: https://www.definingpointcc.com/free-resources

Ready to level up in your career? This course is for you --> https://www.definingpointcc.com/courses

Looking for consultative services to help your teams improve clinical processes? Schedule a call here: www.definingpointcc.com/consults

Stay Connected

Find me on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc

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