Kami McDonald, MS, OTR/L

Yes, that's me! Although actually I suppose I do not have the "L" at the end of my name quite yet, but I'm told the Arkansas State Medical Board is working on my license...

So today was my first day of work! I am exhausted but it was a good day. I was welcomed with hugs from several employees (seems they've been very short staffed!) and though I have only technically worked there for one day, I was hired in June and so some of the front office ladies feel like family already! I love the environment I'm going to be working in. It's very fast-paced, which appeals to me, and lots of things are color coded, which makes me very happy. People are very organized and clean up after themselves, which also makes me happy. This clinic has a lot of aides, so that's awesome, cause it means we can see more patients more productively. There are a lot of dry-erase calendars there, which thrills my heart. I also like the thera-bands attached to the wall permanently in color order so they don't get lost or lay on the floor. The paperwork is also very straightforward and a lot easier than anything I ever did on clinicals. By the end of the day, I was hopping into treatment like I'd been there forever...

I have my own little spot in the office, 2 cabinets to fill up with books, a mail box where my CHECK goes, and a little space of community desk to put my pictures and desk accessories on.

I also got the sweet action goodie basket that you see pictured above. It had a blanket and water bottle with the clinic's logo on them, a picture frame, a Yankee candle, Sonic and Subway gift cards, Oreos and Nutter Butters, gum, and a nice card welcoming me. Guess all the hard work the past 5 years paid off - I love Nutter Butters. And blankets. And Sonic.

Anyway, it was just an all-around good first day for me. :) Yay, OT.