Student Opportunities

AB Tech

Although LimbTech is not a traditional setting for fieldwork, as a clinical student of Dr. Amy Siegler I learned many skills that can be applied to more traditional settings.  Amy has cultivated LimbTech to be a company that teaches students clinical reasoning, time management, documentation, professional writing, and collaboration with peers.  I saw a lot of growth in my competence as a future COTA as I wrote letters of medical necessity and provided justification for each wheelchair component.  I had to determine the functional deficits a person had and clinically reason which wheelchair, or other DME, components would facilitate of hinder safety and independence.  On top of all this, Amy would go out of her way to provide study sessions for the NBCOT.  This placement really made me feel prepared for the NBCOT and for future employment. 

McHenry County College,  Class of 2021

LimbTech has helped me get a fieldwork placement in a world where in-person learning has become really hard to find. I was unsure how to navigate the world of telehealth. Entering this placement, I was met with a fast paced, high-expectations, ethics driven environment. Dr. Siegler values learning and allows time for students to stop and look at diagnosis and encourages learning and growth as a student. This environment really relies on autonomy and accountability. The work we do helps our patients for many years and we really have the opportunity to change peoples lives. Dr. Siegler also values the role of the OTA and does not discriminate based on the level of education. We are all held to the same standards and all have the same learning opportunity. This placement has helped me grow as a student, person, and future therapist.

Wingate University

I am a current student at Wingate University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and was assigned to LimbTech for my second Level II fieldwork placement. After leaving my first fieldwork placement which was in home-health pediatrics, coming to LimbTech was like a whole different world for me. During this fieldwork, I was able to gain specialty knowledge about a variety of groups of wheelchairs their functions, increase my understanding of adaptive equipment, understand the effects of spinal and pelvic abnormalities, and further build upon my knowledge of the anatomy of the human body. On top of all of this, I gained experience in a variety of areas that I didn’t even think was possible within Level II fieldwork such as telehealth, insurance protocols, letter of medical necessities, and even owning your own business. Dr. Amy Siegler was so knowledgeable within this setting, and I admire her eagerness to learn and grow, her amazing ability to teach students, and successfully run her own business! I am so grateful to have had the experience of working with Amy at LimbTech and I know it has given me the knowledge and experience to kickstart my journey as a future occupational therapy practitioner.  

AB Tech

I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and my scheduled graduation date fell in the first months of the pandemic. Finishing school was postponed until Amy with LimbTech provided me an opportunity to finish my internship requirements in order to graduate and start my career. I am grateful to have had this experience and would not be where I am today without it. I learned about the steps one takes to obtain a personalized seating system. I also learned about the importance of matching a client with the best wheelchair or seating system and how this impacts quality of life.  As a student with LimbTech I gained much needed experience with actual clients.  I am lucky to have been a part of the team to experience helping people get their much needed equipment. Thank you Limbtech for this opportunity!

AB Tech

Dr. Seigler was one of my favorite fieldwork instructors.  Not only did she teach me a lot about the small business side of OT and all that goes into seating and mobility, but she also showed interest in my career goals and offered so much practical advice.  It's clear she has a huge heart for students.  As an OTA, working with her helped me better understand an OT's perspective and prepared me for the collaboration I have now with the therapy team I work with.  She has a very approachable communication style with students, patients, and other healthcare practitioners. Because of her, I felt much more prepared for my first job. 

Creighton University

My time at Limbtech was amazing! I was not initially excited about a rotation at a Seating & Positioning Clinic, but this quickly became one of my favorite fieldwork experiences given the chance to work with Amy, the other students, ATPs, and all of her incredible clients.  The work was definitely challenging to start, but Amy does such an incredible job at setting her students up for success and building a team to help everyone succeed that you quickly get the hang of the flow of things.  Amy was such a wonderful supervisor and mentor, and it was clear from the beginning her passion for what she does and for her students’ success.  She cares so deeply about her clients and students and works so hard to meet the needs of everyone she works with.  As a result, I developed such incredible skills in quality documentation, relationship development, DME evaluations, telehealth, and even some insight on how to run your own business!  Amy has made a huge impact on my development as a future clinician, and I can’t thank her enough for what she has given me during this experience!

 AB Tech 

I started at LimbTech after being furloughed from other field work sites due to COVID-19. LimbTech graciously took me in for my final fieldwork because of their love of educating others in this field. At this placement I learned about the importance of documentation, working with other professionals for the good of the clients, the beginnings of working with insurance companies, many different pieces of assistive equipment as well as how equipment can be used to enrich client’s lives, and so much more. I began my field work with a very limited understanding of this world of assistive technologies and those with physical differences but, by the time I left an entire world had been unfolded. LimbTech allowed for authentic hands-on learning opportunities and the ability to explore, ask questions, and truly flourish.  

AB Tech/Lenoir-Rhyne 

I wanted to take the time to say how impactful Amy has been in my life. She is an incredible mentor who takes the time to break down questions, engage learning, and help you to be a better practitioner. Because I had Amy during my Fieldwork Level II in OTA school, I was able to become a clinician who values details and utilizing clinical reasoning in every facet of my practice. She was a huge inspiration to me as I applied to OT school, and I am so glad to have met her. If you want someone to not only value what Occupational Therapy is but also practice what they preach, look no further than Amy and LimbTech.

AB Tech

With everything going on with COVID, it was really hard for me to find a fieldwork placement as an OTA student. Then I get this message... I was going to be able to work with LimbTech and get to graduate... finally. At first I thought, "I don't care what placement I get, as long as I graduate". Then after a few weeks working with Amy, I realized what a blessing it was to work with LimbTech and to get to know Amy. This ended up being the perfect place for me. Amy is the kindest, most understanding, and hard-working woman I have ever met. She is so dedicated to her work and to her clients. I learned so much in my 14 weeks with her and I will never forget any of it. Working with LimbTech was absolutely one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had in my Occupational Therapy career. Thank you Amy Siegler and LimbTech for changing my life as well as so many others!

Lenoir Rhyne University

LimbTech provided an opportunity to develop the skills needed as a therapist to critically think and look at patients from a holistic lens. In depth evaluations of each patient allowed us to see the whole picture of who the person was, the barriers and supports they had as well as their environment. Piecing this information together to formulate interventions and DME recommendations to best support patient success in valued occupation was a foundational aspect of this fieldwork. Amy guided us through the process while pushing us to develop our own clinical reasoning. She is a great educator who goes out of her way to ensure positive learning experiences. By the end of this fieldwork, I felt competent in my skills as an emerging therapist to provide patient care to support positive outcome measures. 

McHenry County College,  Class of 2021

LimbTech has helped me get a fieldwork placement in a world where in-person learning has become really hard to find. I was unsure how to navigate the world of telehealth. Entering this placement, I was met with a fast paced, high-expectations, ethics driven environment. Dr. Siegler values learning and allows time for students to stop and look at diagnosis and encourages learning and growth as a student. This environment really relies on autonomy and accountability. The work we do helps our patients for many years and we really have the opportunity to change peoples lives. Dr. Siegler also values the role of the OTA and does not discriminate based on the level of education. We are all held to the same standards and all have the same learning opportunity. This placement has helped me grow as a student, person, and future therapist.

Ab Tech

Dr. Amy Siegler and Limbtech has helped me grow so much as an OTA student. Going into this placement I was nervous and extremely shy, worried about having to do one on one evaluations with patients over Telehealth. Now, on my final week of this placement, I have seen how much I’ve grown as an individual and as a practitioner. The feedback I received from Amy has been so beneficial, and I learned so much through her. I couldn’t of asked for a better placement. I feel confident going into my career that I will be a very strong COTA, and all through the help of Amy and the wonderful clients we’ve worked with. Thank you so much Limbtech and Amy! I’m very thankful for you and all you have done for me to grow!