Ep 42: The Value of Membership in Shaping the OT Profession with Vikram Pagpatan

The Value of Membership in Shaping the OT Profession with Vikram PagpatanAOTA’s elections are upon us and historically, less than 4% of members participate in annual voting. This is such a small percentage of practitioners influencing the future of our profession.  Today I am joined by AOTA’s presidential candidate and current Board Member, Vik Pagpatan as he brings us his insight from the inside, discussing the full scope of AOTA, the profession as a whole, and the power of community. That’s why this week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I am talking about the value of membership in shaping the OT profession. Join the Amplify OT MembershipAs an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership at any time! Join today to take control of your career! It’s time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy.In this episode, Vikram and I cover:What motivated Vik to get further involved in AOTA, becoming a member of the Board of Directors and now running for President of the association. Addressing the misconceptions of power and influence in associations like AOTA. Why representation is so critical to enact change of any kind. Challenges OT professionals are facing across the country. The power and value of community in all forms. A brief overview of Vik’s panel addressing men in OT, encouraging further discussions on underrepresented topics. As a reminder, AOTA elections open up on February 2, 2024, and close on February 23, 2024, at 11:59 AM ET. You must be an AOTA member to vote. Amplify OT ResourcesWant to keep learning about how insurance and reimbursement impact you? Then head to AmplifyOT.com/Services to see what resources we have available!CLICK HERE to save $101 off Medbridge Today! CONNECT WITH VIKRAM:WebsiteInstagramCONNECT WITH AMPLIFY OT:WebsiteServicesFree NewsletterInstagramLinkedInFacebookTikTok AOTA Elections Page & Sample Ballot: https://www.aota.org/community/get-involved/elected-and-appointed-positions/electionsVoting Window: February 2, 2024 at 12 pm Noon ET – February 23, 2024 at 11:59 am (before Noon) ETMust be an AOTA Member to voteYou can view each profile for the candidates...