Physical therapists (PTs) are used to providing care in person. We are comfortable stretching out muscles, helping our patients attain good alignment, and lifting and mobilizing. As a school-based physical therapist for the past decade, …
Startup jobs for physical therapists (and other rehab professionals) are “having a moment.” During the coronavirus pandemic, some of the most established healthcare companies are the ones struggling the most. We’re hearing stories of healthcare …
CSM 2020 has come and gone, and I’m now in major “pondering the whole experience” mode. Anyone who knows me well is aware that I’m not a big conference person. Despite being an extrovert, I …
Many rehab professionals realize at some point that they’d like to teach. It’s the natural progression for quite a few treating clinicians—but it can also be a great non-clinical career path for those who aren’t …
If you’re looking for a change from treating patients, you’re certainly not alone. Therapists are pursuing non-clinical careers in record numbers—and it’s expanding our professional scope like never before! I get a lot folks reaching …
Rehabilitation can be physically and emotionally demanding. The highs may be higher than any other job, but the daily grind can wear on you—and many of us find ourselves wanting a change from going into …
It’s official—I’m making PTpreneur Week a thing. Let’s say it’s going to be the third week of PT Month (October) every year, shall we? OK, cool…that was easy 🙂 I love when PTs stretch themselves …
Over the course of my career as an occupational therapist (OT), I’ve participated in many ventures related to home modifications and universal design (UD). These include: Performing home evaluations for clients for an existing organization …
Have you ever wondered what the difference between being an employee vs. independent contractor is—specifically in the rehab world? If you’re like I was as a new grad, you don’t even know that being an …
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