Podcast appearances and mentions of Rafael E Salazar

Occupational therapist Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L, is the guest on this episode which centers on improving clinical outcomes through human connection. As principal owner of Rehab U Practice Solutions, a leader in patient retention strategy, he has experience in a variety of rehab settings, working with patients recovering from a variety of injuries and surgeries. He worked as the lead clinician in an outpatient specialty clinic at his local VA Medical center. He also has experience as an adjunct faculty instructor at Augusta University’s Occupational Therapy Program, as a Licensed Board Member on the GA State OT Board, has served on several committees for the national OT Board (NBCOT), and as a consultant working for the State of Georgia’s DBHDD. He is also on the Board of Directors for NBCOT. He works to help healthcare clinics and organizations deliver uniquely impactful patient experiences by improving service delivery through training & advisement and through courses & training programs.Connect with guest:•Email - rafi@rehabupracticesolutions.com•Twitter - @RafaelSalazarII•Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/RehabUSolutions/•LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelsalazarii/•Website/blog - https://rehabupracticesolutions.com/ontheair

Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L started Rehab U Practice Solutions in 2017 with a single mission: to radically change the way clinicians do business. Healthcare in the US is broken, with regulations and third party payers constantly changing the game while clinicians work to the point of burnout and apathy. Who does this hurt the most? The patients. Rafeal has been working as a consultant helping private practices craft the ultimate patient experience by maximizing patient retention. We also talk about how interpersonal skills are just as important as clinical skills when working with patients. Rafael’s website: https://www.rehabupracticesolutions.com Rafael's free resources: https://rehabupracticesolutions.com/litup/ Rafael’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafaelsalazarii/ Get quoted in Erika's upcoming book: https://joyenergytime.mykajabi.com/book-launch Join the Joy Energy Time Collective, our bi-weekly wellness newsletter for healthcare professionals: https://www.joyenergytime.com/the-thriving-collective/ Join our club for healthcare professionals -The Joy Energy Time Club: https://www.joyenergytime.com/club/ New Grad Guide: https://joyenergytime.mykajabi.com/new-grad-guide Free guides and other resources: https://www.joyenergytime.com/resources/ Our Instagram: www.instagram.com/joy.energy.time/ www.instagram.com/burntouttolitup/ Our website: joyenergytime.com/podcast

In this episode Rafi discusses how he works tirelessly to assure a smooth transition from state hospitals and institutions back into the community. Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L is the president and CEO of Rehab U Practice Solutions. He has experience in a variety of rehab settings, working with patients recovering from a variety of injuries and surgeries. He worked as the lead clinician in an outpatient specialty clinic at his local VA Medical center. He also has experience as an adjunct faculty instructor at Augusta University’s Occupational Therapy Program, as a Licensed Board Member on the GA State OT Board, has served on several committees for the national OT Board (NBCOT), and as a consultant working for the State of Georgia’s DBHDD. He is also on the Board of Directors for NBCOT. He works to help healthcare clinics and organizations deliver uniquely impactful patient experiences by improving service delivery through training & advisement.

In this action-step filled episode of MYOTBiz, we learn SO MUCH from Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L about his consulting work and his business Rehab U Practice Solutions. Rafael is a true OT, a fount of wisdom about entrepreneurship, and an expert on how to make your business truly serve and KEEP your customers.  And best of all: how your business should serve YOU and allow you to create the life you want!

House Talk Radio with Host Tony and Wendy Gambone and Special Guest  Rafael E. Salazar II Rafael is a licensed Occupational Therapist practicing in the State of Georgia, Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L has worked in a variety of settings focusing on the adult population to include skilled nursing, long term care, subacute rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient specialty care. Rafael serves on the Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy as a Licensed Board Member and has taught as an adjunct faculty instructor at Augusta University in the Graduate OT Program. He previously held a position with the Augusta VA Medical Center, serving in the outpatient specialty clinic as a lead clinician and clinical education coordinator for OT. He has extensive experience treating adult patients with a variety of neurological, musculoskeletal, and cognitive dysfunctions. He is active as a leader in the profession, serving as a volunteer and subject matter expert with NBCOT for item development and enhancement for the national certification examination, and has also been appointed to the Clinical Simulation Committee for NBCOT. In August 2018, he was elected to the Board of Directors for NBCOT. After several years as lead clinician in an outpatient specialty clinic, Rafael left the VA to begin consulting with the State of Georgia, assisting in transitioning individuals with ID/DD from State-run institutions to community residences; a position that allowed him to leverage his clinical knowledge & expertise as well as his ability to effectively communicate, educate, and train people in order to ensure that the individuals transitioning from these institutions received the highest quality care and support possible. https://rehabupracticesolutions.com