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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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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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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I recently became a utilization reviewer, and my hands-on clinical skills are no longer being used daily—or even weekly. But this does not mean I’m no longer an occupational therapist. In fact, I believe I’m …
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As a school-based physical therapist, I wear many hats. Movement expert, advocate, safety police, that guy who runs around playing tag on the playground. In addition to these, I have the opportunity to build many …
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Job interviews are pitches. They’re mini documentaries covering your career life—and the highlights you choose must captivate your audience and leave them wanting more and more of your story. I learned the hard way that …
I’ve wanted to be a writer and journalist since I was 12 years old. Throughout high school and college, I pursued any and all writing opportunities. I joined clubs, took on internships, and edited my …
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There is something so satisfying about staring at a blank page, beginning to type, and watching a story come to life. I have always loved to write. In fact, I actually got my first article …
I can’t remember the exact moment when I realized I didn’t want to work full-time as a clinical physical therapist. I do know it came after three of the most academically challenging years of my …
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