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

This episode features  Kayla Perno, CCC-SLP. Kayla Perno is a speech language pathologist by background. She has successfully pivoted away from direct patient care and work in utilization management. Kayla loves that she still gets to use her clinical experience in a new way by helping to make a positive impact on our healthcare system.   You can connect with Kayla on LinkedIn at: https://www.link...

This episode features Brianna Fullenkamp, DPT. Brianna Fullenkamp is a physical therapist who has transitioned into the healthcare performance improvement space. From working in a skilled nursing setting to home health, to receiving her Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehab, Brianna has enjoyed fostering problem solving, organization, forward thinking, and project management. Initially, sh...

Today's episode features Neil Bhagat, MPT. Neil Bhagat is a lifelong learner that, in his own words, "relishes his own ignorance".  He resides in the Seattle area, where 9 months of rain gives him time to read, scribble on whiteboards, and play with his adorable daughter.  He is a Continuous Improvement Consultant and a Physical Therapist … which is way too much to say in one sentence! You can con...

Today's episode features Debra Amick, MSN, RN, CJCP, CPHQ, NE-BC Debra Amick is a Registered Nurse and Nurse Executive who serves as a Vice President of Quality Improvement.  As a hiring manager, she shares not only her journey but also how non-nurses can pivot into healthcare quality.    Free Resources Find free resources to help you in your journey on my website: https://www.definingpointcc.com/...

Today's episode features Lauren Rosenthal.   Lauren Rosenthal is a school-based Occupational Therapist turned Data Analyst. She shares her journey of the struggles and triumphs with making a totally new career change. You can connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-rosenthal/     Free Resources Find free resources to help you in your journey on my website: https://www.d...

Today's episode features Dr. Naja Martin, PT, DPT Throughout her nearly 20 year career,  Naja , a native of Atlanta, Georgia, has demonstrated her passion for inpatient rehabilitation, working as a rehabilitation aide, physical therapist, quality coordinator and admissions liaison. Her extensive inpatient rehabilitation experience uniquely positions her to lead the charge of quality excellence fro...

Today's episode features Dr. Cassandra Jones, PT, DPT, CPHQ. Dr. Cassandra Jones is an experienced healthcare leader who combines solid clinical skills and experience with expertise in healthcare quality to assist organizations with achieving optimum patient and program outcomes. Dr. Jones has a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has served as a clinician, an operational leader, and a qual...

"Kairos Conversations: Connecting with Quality" premiers September 5, 2023.  Join in every Tuesday to hear the journeys and career advice of professionals who pivoted into healthcare quality.  Be inspired by their stories and hear their pearls of wisdom.  From time to time, we'll also discuss ways to make our U.S. healthcare system safer.    Free Resources Find free resources to help you in your j...