The “Non-Clinical Spotlights” series exists to showcase the many inspiring career paths that PT, OT, and SLP professionals have taken. Take some time to browse the spotlights, and explore some of the ways that you can leverage your education and experience outside the clinic!
This week’s spotlight features Visalam Vasanth, who burned out on patient care quickly—but she took initiative to invest in herself and found a career path that she is truly passionate about! What is your full …
This week’s non-clinical spotlight features a physical therapist who works as a hybrid non-clinical entrepreneur and cash-based PT. What is your full name and title? Douglas Adams PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, CSCSCEO ACE Running (including …
This week’s non-clinical spotlight features an old friend and former colleague, whom you might remember from an early spotlight, which I’ll link below. As you can see, she’s come a long way in her career—she’s …
Director of Enterprise Client Success – Lily Belcak Read More »
This week’s spotlight is on Allison Chrestensen, an occupational therapist who pursued public health—and now runs a business teaching creative and contemplative practices to healthcare practitioners to improve wellbeing and help prevent burnout. What is …
Tandem Healthcare Solutions – Allison Chrestensen Read More »
This week’s spotlight features a PT who has spent the majority of his career in the neuro research space. He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about a life in research! What is …
Physical Therapy Research Associate – Aaron Embry Read More »
This week’s spotlight features Melanie Gagnon, a physical therapist whose desire to have greater flexibility and control over her days led her to a documentation and compliance consultant career. What is your full name and …
Documentation and Compliance Consultant – Melanie Gagnon Read More »
This week’s spotlight features Anna Sternin Virk, one of my best friends and first PT coworkers! She went from physical therapist to clinical project manager at a robotics company in the Bay Area! What is …
Anna Manor is a physical therapist who wanted to help neuro patients in a totally unconventional way. She was smart and strategic about her job search, and landed in a super cool DBS clinical specialist …
Brian Walls is a physical therapist who took a totally unconventional path, going from treating clinician to financial representative! In honor of Independence Day, I am so excited to feature someone who uses his soft …
Ben Barron is a physical therapist who ended up in a sales career. Now, he’s vice president of enterprise sales and business development at the most well-known PT EMR company, WebPT! Here’s his story… What …