Live Stream and Chat: Saturday, August 2 @ 10:00am

This resource is available for:

• Explorer Pass
• Annual Amplifier
• Student Amplifier (6 months, annual, 2 year)
• Faculty Amplifiers

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Course Description

This session explores practical strategies for occupational therapists to practice at the top of their license scope by effectively advocating within their facilities. Using medication management as a compelling case study, I’ll share my journey of leveraging AOTA position papers and evidence-based practice to expand OT’s recognized role in this critical occupation. Participants will learn a replicable framework for identifying practice opportunities, gathering supporting documentation, building stakeholder coalitions, and implementing change management strategies that elevate the profession’s value while improving client outcomes. This interactive session will provide actionable tools for therapists to address institutional barriers, navigate interprofessional dynamics, and confidently demonstrate OT’s unique contributions to medication management and beyond.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Speakers

Jaclyn Schwartz, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, NBC-HWC

Dr. Jaclyn K. Schwartz is a practicing occupational therapist and National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. She brings real-world clinical expertise and scholarly expertise to her mission to empower occupational therapy practitioners with the skills to address health and wellness across practice settings. With 15 years of hands-on experience treating patients across acute care, early intervention, outpatient settings, and beyond, Dr. Schwartz understands the daily challenges clinicians face in helping clients achieve their health goals. As a clinician-researcher, her NIH-funded research on medication adherence has resulted in evidence-based interventions documented across over 30 peer-reviewed publications. Many of the approaches have been successfully implemented in clinical practice, demonstrating measurable improvements in patient outcomes. As a leader and advocate, Dr. Schwartz has served in key leadership positions within the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) as well as in board positions with her local Center for Independent Living. She has her state and local representatives on speed dial and has enjoyed meeting her state’s delegation in person to advocate for all things OT. For her efforts, Dr. Schwartz has received national recognition including AOTA’s Roster of Fellows Award.

Materials

Schwartz Slides Advocating for Full Scope OT Practice in Med Mgmt Schwartz References Advocating for Full Scope OT Practice in Med Mgmt