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May 20, 2019

Uncorking Topics in Occupational Therapy with Miranda Rennie

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Episode Summary

Being a lifelong learner is something that is constantly brought up within the profession of occupational therapy. From being a student in OT school, to becoming a new practitioner, to doing research to further the knowledge base for our profession, we are constantly learning new ideas, picking up new skills, and gaining a deeper understanding of how occupations influence health for us as practitioners and for our clients.

Miranda Rennie, OTR/L, joins me today to share her journey into the field of occupational therapy, her current work in an outpatient neuro setting and in teaching, as well as her passion for research and evidence-based practice. Miranda constantly strives to challenge herself to be the best therapist that she can be and once listening to the episode you will realize that she is one of the most driven people that you will ever meet. She is dedicated to research and learning in order to advance our profession and add to the knowledge base.

Miranda and I instantly connected because she too is an OT podcaster and host of OT Uncorked. Her show is all about sharing a glass of wine while uncorking hot topics in occupational therapy. To hear more from her, definitely check out her podcast and resource blog: http://otuncorked.com/

Show Notes

Sarah and Miranda discuss:

Her current OT role working in outpatient neuro and also teaching at a local university
How she first heard about occupational therapy
Transitioning from student to new practitioner
Tips for incorporating evidence into practice
Advocating for evidenced-based practice
Collaborating with others using evidence to advance the profession
A fun fact about Parkinson’s medication interactions
Starting a PhD program
Research as a practice area
Surrounding yourself with people that support and challenge you to pursue your dreams
OT Uncorked
OT Potential
The Rainbow OT