Welcome! We are Dr. Sammy Steele, DPT, and Dr. Monika Stefanowicz, DPT, WCS. As pelvic health specialists, we explore the soft skills and self awareness needed to thrive in our niche. Our work requires a deeper intimacy and often exposes us to more stories of shame and trauma. However, few of us get training in the ”soft skills” essential for our wellbeing and longevity in this specialty. We believe the therapeutic alliance is the foundation for change and healing. Join us for new reflections, inspiration, and practical tips to thrive in your work!
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Welcome! We are Dr. Sammy Steele, DPT, and Dr. Monika Stefanowicz, DPT, WCS. As pelvic health specialists, we explore the soft skills and self awareness needed to thrive in our niche. Our work requires a deeper intimacy and often exposes us to more stories of shame and trauma. However, few of us get training in the ”soft skills” essential for our wellbeing and longevity in this specialty. We believe the therapeutic alliance is the foundation for change and healing. Join us for new reflections, inspiration, and practical tips to thrive in your work!
Episode 35: Telehealth Tips for Physical Therapists
The Conscious Clinician Podcast
36 minutes 28 seconds
4 years ago
Episode 35: Telehealth Tips for Physical Therapists
One of the few positives from the pandemic was the widespread access to telehealth medical services. Our bet is that it’s here to stay. We have been providing telehealth PT since March 2021. We recognize that while it’s convenient for patients and providers, it does change the way we interact with our patients. Additionally, providing telehealth from your own home creates unique challenges for providers.
In this episode, we focus on how to prepare and care for yourself to provide telehealth. We explore the way that communication changes when it’s virtual and we offer tips that have helped us be more comfortable over video. Finally, we discuss the unexpected benefits of not touching patients, for them and for us. Whether you currently provide telehealth or not, this episode will stir up questions for you to consider that can advance your connection with patients!
Highlights from our conversation in Episode 35
(0:34) Introduction
(1:37) Ensuring patient privacy
(3:37) Curating your workspace
(9:58) Self-care tips for clinicians providing telehealth from home
(14:38) Building rapport
(16:14) Identifying who to refer to in-person PT
(19:08) Nonverbal communication
(21:10) Expressing empathy over video
(25:58) The unexpected benefits of losing physical touch
(32:58) Our thoughts on the future of telehealth
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Resources from Episode 35
Nocebo effect (17:31) Episode 12: Our Words Have the Power to Heal and Harm
Legislature and bills for telehealth (34:42) APTA Advocacy for Telehealth
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The Conscious Clinician Podcast
Welcome! We are Dr. Sammy Steele, DPT, and Dr. Monika Stefanowicz, DPT, WCS. As pelvic health specialists, we explore the soft skills and self awareness needed to thrive in our niche. Our work requires a deeper intimacy and often exposes us to more stories of shame and trauma. However, few of us get training in the ”soft skills” essential for our wellbeing and longevity in this specialty. We believe the therapeutic alliance is the foundation for change and healing. Join us for new reflections, inspiration, and practical tips to thrive in your work!
