2020 has been quite the year, huh? Fallout from PDPM and PDGM has collided unceremoniously with the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in an unholy matrimony of clinical job shortages. Since this madness began, I’ve been getting …
Telehealth physical therapy: it’s on everyone’s mind right now. The novel coronavirus has flung our world onto its side—but, it has one silver lining: it is serving as the kick in the pants we’ve needed …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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There are countless reasons to pursue non-clinical occupational therapy (OT) jobs. Burnout is real, PDPM and PDGM saw unprecedented layoffs in the SNF and home health settings, and reimbursement rates continue to drop. Plus, with …
Utilization review jobs are all the rage in the non-clinical world, and for good reason. The utilization management field allows you to leverage your education, experience, and licensure as a rehab professional—without dealing with the …
For those of us raised during the 1980s, the phrase “Just say no” is eternally etched into our minds. First Lady Nancy Reagan coined the saying as a way to keep impressionable kids far, far …
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