Emily Eltz

Emily Eltz, OTR/L

Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation 

High School-Conwell-Egan Catholic
College- Temple University & Thomas Jefferson University

Question-How did you become interested in Physical/Occupational Therapy?
Answer-It combines my love for both science and art and allows me to work with individuals in all different stages of life. OT has endless flexibility, creativity, and it really provides you with the opportunity to connect and know your patients on an individual level.

Question-What’s your favorite part of being a clinician?
Answer-connecting with my patients and really developing good rapport and a good relationship throughout their treatment.

Question-What do you like about HPTS? How did you find out about HPTS?
Answer- friendly supportive environment.

Question- What are your future plans (professionally/personally)
Answer- Still TBD. Hopefully working in OT doing hand therapy, owning a home, and starting a family and just enjoying my time being with people and doing what I love.

Question- what do you like to do in your free time? Sports, Volunteer, Hobbies, Reading etc..
Answer-Crossfit/HIIT, reading, crafting, creating designs using my Cricut.

Question-What is your favorite meal?
Answer- Chicken Gyro with bacon ,lettuce ,tzatziki , and fries

Question-What is your favorite genre of music, artist, and song? Why?
Answer-country.

Question-do you have pets? If so, what are their names?
Answer- Jade Cane Corso Mastiff, Harlee Cat

Question- If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you spend your money on?
Answer- paying my student loans, a house, and rescuing some dogs.