Bio
Yera Patel is from Central Jersey (yes it exists!) but has lived in NYC for ten years now. She studied Sociology BA from Rutgers, got her DPT from NYU, and is currently working as a Senior Performance Manager at EXOS. Yera Patel worked in Orthopedics, Sports Rehab, and Vestibular care at NYU Langone Health before her current role managing health and wellness programs for Google’s New York offices
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Q&A with Yera Patel
What is your desired transformation(s) from this alternative journey?
I want to always be growing and try new things. Even when I was in physical therapy school, I felt I always knew I’d eventually transition into a different role. I always wanted to wear different hats, I’d always like to keep trying new things and pushing myself.
What is your story behind the first sense of awareness that things weren’t quite right with your rehab career?
I remember feeling like I was working with patients and unfortunately, I felt I was in autopilot mode. I was saying all the things I needed to say but I felt like my heart wasn’t in it. I wasn’t connecting with patients the way I used to and I realized it was time to try something different.
What was the specific moment you realized your rehab career wasn’t for you? What was your decisive moment to transition to something else?
I traveled to California and spent some time with my sister and brother in law around the same time I began to feel a bit restless. My sister had transitioned into a non-clinical med device sales role after leaving her position as a floor nurse and it really inspired me to see how many new skills she had learned in the process.
What are some personal struggles you went through while finding and then transitioning to an alternative career (or your business)? How did you overcome them?
I began getting more interviews as I learned how to network and connect better during my job search. Initially, it felt like I’d apply to dozens of jobs and hear nothing. Later in the game, I began really to understand how to navigate the search and I was getting more interviews – first, second, third rounds etc. I felt a lot of imposter syndrome when initially applying to new roles. I felt like I had learned a new language through project management courses and interviewing but I didn’t feel like I was experienced or ready enough to step into a new role. I took for granted how many skills we had as clinicians and how transferable they really were.
What do you love most about your new reality?
I love being able to make my own schedule and organize my day. Patient care can be tough when you do not have volition over your schedule and when you may be able to rest or reset. I appreciate having remote days and the flexibility to adjust my schedule (when feasible).
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