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 non-clinical spotlight features an entrepreneurial OT who created Exploring Hand Therapy and Liveconferences.com. What is your full name and title at your current job? Susan Weiss, OTR/L, CHT Owner/CEO I run Exploring Hand …
This week’s non-clinical spotlight features a PT who went into the wonderful world of quality assurance/improvement, holding the title of System Rehabilitation Program Coordinator at Northside Hospital, Inc. What is your full name and title …
Rehabilitation Program Coordinator – Brandy Wilkins Read More »
This week’s spotlight features an occupational therapist who was identified as leadership material early in her career. She is now a director of rehabilitation services, as well as co-director of performance improvement. Learn how she …
Director of Rehabilitation Services – Jennifer Mitchell Read More »
This week’s spotlight features Cara Whalen Smith, a pediatric PT who dreamed of creating big changes for disabled children. Now, she’s working as a public health physical therapist in a principal investigator (project director) role, …
Public Health Physical Therapist – Cara Whalen Smith Read More »
This week, we’re spotlighting a non-clinical OT who works part-time as a school-based OT, and part-time as a social media manager, content writer, and marketer. Devon manages social media for The Non-Clinical PT! She’s phenomenal, …
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 »