Occupational Health Employee Spotlights
Welcome to our Tri State Nursing Occupational Health & Therapy Employee spotlight! Every couple of weeks, we will take the opportunity to highlight all of the incredible members on the Occ Health team. Each staff member brings skills, experience, and passion in helping the lives of others! Follow along to get to know the staff!
Grace Wilmes MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Where did you graduate from?
College of Saint Mary's
What does a typical day as an Occupational Therapist look like for you?
I spend my day treating various injuries to the hand, wrist, and elbow.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
The most rewarding part of my job is watching patients recover from injuries and meet personal and professional goals!
What do you enjoy doing outside of work to unwind?
Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors, reading, biking, and spending time with my family & friends.
What's a fun fact most people don't know about you?
A fun fact about me is that I have 6 sisters!
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be & why?
If I could travel anywhere, I would visit all of the Nationals Parks in the USA because it is my goal to visit all 64!
Megan Miller, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Where did you graduate from?
Briar Cliff University with my Sports Science degree & WITCC with Physical Therapist Assistant degree.
What initially sparked your interest in Occupational Health and Therapy?
I enjoy helping others when the focus is getting each patient back to their daily activities with less pain & increased mobility.
What is a typical day like for you in your role?
A typical day includes focusing on strength & endurance as it fits into each patient's injury with focus also on increasing their mobility and ability to perform work duties & daily activities outside of work.
What advice would you give to someone interested in pursuing a career in occupational health?
For those interested in this field of work I would suggest taking time to shadow in different areas of focus (outpatient setting, hospital, nursing home, etc) to find what environment best fits your interests.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work to unwind?
Outside of work I love spending time with my family. We love to spend time boating in the summer as well as getting in a few rounds of golf. Our kids ages 6 & 2 keep us on our toes and love to spend time outdoors as well!
What’s a fun fact about you that most people don’t know?
I played softball throughout my college years
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
I would travel to Australia - beautiful country & so much to explore!