AI, Innovation, and the Future of Rehabilitation
Presented by Rinki Varindani Desai
Description
*This webinar is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping how rehabilitation professionals deliver care, yet many clinicians feel underprepared to understand and apply these technologies in practice. This webinar addresses that gap by introducing foundational AI concepts and exploring real-world applications across occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology settings.
Participants will learn about the applications of AI in documentation, clinical decision support, patient monitoring, assessment, therapy, and workflow optimization. The session also introduces the R.E.H.A.B. Framework™ for evaluating AI tools based on relevance, evidence, oversight, accountability, and benefits.
In addition to providing an understanding of these technologies, this webinar emphasizes the critical role clinicians play in shaping innovation. Attendees will leave with the knowledge and confidence to engage with AI thoughtfully, advocate for safe and ethical implementation, and actively contribute to the future of rehabilitation practice and care.
Instructor
Rinki Varindani Desai, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Dr. Rinki Varindani Desai is a medical speech-language pathologist, board-certified swallowing disorders specialist, healthtech entrepreneur, and clinical educator. She is the founder of Theratactix, a digital health consulting firm, and cofounder of the Swallowing Training and Education Portal, a leading dysphagia e-learning…
Learning Objectives
- Examine foundational artificial intelligence (AI) concepts relevant to rehabilitation practice
- Analyze practical applications of AI across occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology settings
- Apply the R.E.H.A.B. Framework™ to evaluate and integrate AI tools in clinical practice
- Examine the role of rehabilitation professionals in the development, evaluation, and implementation of AI technologies in healthcare
Agenda
All times in Eastern Time.
- 7:00pm–7:10pm
- AI and the Changing Landscape of Rehabilitation
- 7:10pm–7:30pm
- AI and the Changing Landscape of Rehabilitation
- 7:30pm–7:45pm
- The R.E.H.A.B. Framework™ for Clinical AI Evaluation and Implementation
- 7:45pm–8:00pm
- The Clinician's Role in Healthcare Innovation
- 8:00pm–8:05pm
- Break
- 8:05pm–8:20pm
- Q&A
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Details
- August 25, 2026
- 7:00pm-8:20pm EDT
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- PTs/PTAs, Intermediate
- OTs/OTAs, Intermediate
- SLPs, Intermediate
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August 25, 2026
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