Get to Know our Staff: Katie Sloma, Therapy Services
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite for Children?
I am a sports physical therapist helping athletes return to sports and performance.
What do you do on a daily basis or what sort of duties do you have at work?
I provide patient care, stay up to date in research and current evidence-based practices and offer patient and parent education.
What was your first job? What path did you take to get here or what led you to Scottish Rite?
My job at Scottish Rite was my first job after graduating physical therapy school. As a former softball player, I participated in PT several times throughout my career and wanted to be a part of the process in returning athletes to the sports they love to play.
What do you enjoy most about Scottish Rite?
I love being able to work with such an amazing team every day that are all a crucial part of helping kids return to activities they love.
Tell us something about your job that others might not already know?
I get to catch and throw with our baseball and softball players as they are returning to activity and love that I can still get the chance to do this.
Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?
Scotland – I was able to go to St. Andrews golf course.
What is your favorite game or sport to watch and play?
Football is my favorite sport to watch, and softball is my favorite sport to play.
 If you could go back in time, what year would you travel to?
The 60s or 70s for their music!
What’s one fun fact about yourself?
I play in a sand volleyball league and a pickleball league.