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 …
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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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Becoming a Utilization Reviewer Made Me a Better Clinician
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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6 Non-Clinical Skills of the School-Based Physical Therapist
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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Why I Bombed My Healthcare Recruiter Interview
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 …
Physical Therapy and Writing are Not Mutually Exclusive
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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