Director, Governance. Passionate about all things occupational therapy and OTA leadership. She/Her
Boston, MA
Joined December 2015
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Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
Registration and housing are now OPEN for AOTA INSPIRE 2025! Secure your spot to join us in Philadelphia, April 3-5, 2025 to gain insights from industry leaders, expand your skills with 400+ sessions, and build lasting connections. Learn more & register: inspire.aota.org
ALT AOTA INSPIRE 2025, April 3-5, register now!
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
OT Advocacy Win 🎉 The Indiana Behavioral Health Commission issued its final report, recommending that
#OT be recognized in its mental & behavioral health system, as the state moves forward with implementing the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics model.
📢📢Your weekend read 📰
Thank you the @IBJnews for highlighting the Behavioral Health Commission Final Report.
Our economic prosperity is interdependent upon our healthcare workforce 👩🏻⚕️👨🏾⚕️🧑🏼⚕️
ibj.com/articles/states-beha…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
Research shows that social determinants of health can be more important than health care or lifestyle choices in influencing health. Check out some of AOTA's tools & resources to help OTPs address these at the person, group, & population level. Learn more: aota.org/practice/practice-e…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
It’s #WorldOTDay 🎉 Today, we celebrate all OT practitioners, students, and advocates making a real and significant difference in the communities we serve around the world.
Visit aota.org/world-OT-day to access ready-to-share social posts & a list of FREE resources!
Today is #WorldOTDay and we hope you will find value and meaning in the resources being shared. I’m enjoying today by working with our volunteers. OT for all!
It’s #WorldOTDay 🎉 Today, we celebrate all OT practitioners, students, and advocates making a real and significant difference in the communities we serve around the world.
Visit aota.org/world-OT-day to access ready-to-share social posts & a list of FREE resources!
So excited for this! #worldOTday is going to be amazing. Share what you are doing!
World Occupational Therapy Day is approaching 🎉
Kick off your celebrations with FREE access to valuable resources starting today, Oct. 23 - Oct. 31.
Spread the word on #WorldOTDay using our toolkit with ready-to-share social posts & graphics! Find more: aota.org/world-OT-Day
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
WFOT will be using the hashtag #WorldOTDay to find out how you promote the theme “Occupational Therapy For All”. Please use this when planning your materials for World Occupational Therapy Day 2024.
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
Please join AOTA’s Practice Engagement & Capacity Building team this Thursday, Oct. 24, for this month’s Momentum Meetup session, focusing on the role of OTPs in medication management for disabled populations. Register now: aota.org/events/calendar/mom…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
It’s Healthcare Quality Week! Kick off your #HQW2024 by adding our Quality Toolkit to your practice essentials! With this toolkit, you’ll have access to various assessments and screening tools to help you measure quality care provided across the lifespan: aota.org/quality
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
New on #AOTAPodcast 🎙️: AOTA Director of Quality Jamar Haggans and AOTA Senior Legislative Representative Andy Bopp discuss the Medicare Home Health Accessibility Act and occupational therapy's role and impact within Medicare home health. Listen now: aota.org/publications/podcas…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
We're thrilled to announce that Darleen Santore will be the keynote speaker at #AOTAINSPIRE25! 🎉 As an OT practitioner, mental skills coach, & best-selling author, Coach Dar will bring her powerful message of overcoming obstacles & elevating your personal and professional life.
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
Florida Republicans literally threatened prosecution over political advertisements that displeased the Governor.
So much for free speech. Glad this direct attack on the 1st Amendment was quickly shot down in court. cnn.com/2024/10/17/media/flo…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
Don’t forget! AOTA’s Fall Virtual Career Fair is next Wednesday, October 23! Set aside some time between 12 – 3pm ET to meet with recruiters and learn what kind of opportunities are available within the #occupationaltherapy career field. Register now 👇
#hiring #jobopening
Where will your OT career take you? Attend AOTA’s Fall Virtual Career Fair on October 23 at 12pm ET, to meet with recruiters and learn about specialty areas! Take the next step in your #occupationaltherapy career today, register now: aota.org/events/calendar/vir…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
The Fall Call for Papers for AOTA INSPIRE 2025 is open now through November 11! This call is for late breaking research posters and the fellowship panel & posters.
Find out what you need to draft your proposal and submit by November 11: aota.org/events/call-for-pap…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
🚨 Calling all OT students & practitioners! AOTA invites you to participate in a 10-min survey for our Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan. Don’t miss this chance to guide AOTA’s priorities & shape the future of our profession.
Complete the survey by Nov. 1: forms.aota.org/forms/vision_…
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
Are you interested in political advocacy? The American Occupational Therapy Political Action Committee (AOTPAC) is recruiting candidates to serve as AOTPAC Director. Learn more about the position, eligibility criteria, and apply by Monday, Oct. 21: bit.ly/3BXvQcc
Melissa Tilton, OTA, MS, COTA, ROH retweeted
Nominations through Monday at 11:59 am!
RA positions w/ no nominations Arkansas, Colorado, DC, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming.
