Takeaways from APTA’s CSM 2020
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 …
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How to Become an OT/PT Professor
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 …
Top Non-Clinical CEUs & Courses – PT/OT/SLP
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 …
Remote (Work From Home) PT, OT, and SLP Jobs
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 …
PTpreneur Week 2019
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 …
Home Modifications Occupational Therapy Careers
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 …
Employee vs. Physical Therapy Independent Contractor
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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Land a Job in a Rehab Tech Startup (PT, OT, SLP)
I’m an occupational therapist, but I have landed in a place I never thought I’d be: a rehab tech startup! I get lots of questions from other rehab professionals about how to go from clinical …
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How to Become a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehab practitioners looking to move into less physically demanding roles will find it helpful to focus on the core skills they already have. One significant non-clinical skill we gain in traditional settings is education; we …
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