Starting your first job as a PT or PTA can be very overwhelming, but it can also be even more exciting! Questions like what should you expect to do..
Why I Love Being a Physical Therapist in Alaska
I graduated from Pacific University in Oregon with my DPT in 2013 and I was anxious to put my skills to use. I had my mindset on working in an..
3 Ways To Improve Client Centered Treatment in Occupational Therapy
Client-centered treatment is the essence of occupational therapy.
Our foundations of occupational therapy are focused on the patient's goals and..
Ultimate Guide to Physical Therapy Certifications
There are so many great physical therapy certifications, its tough to keep track! As the field of physical therapy evolves, practitioners seek ways..
How to Manage Family Time with Physical Therapy School
Several years back, I eavesdropped on a handful of co-workers discussing how they ended up in their long term, mid-level positions. Responses were..
5 Reasons Why PT Students Should Use OneNote
One of my main concerns when I got to PT school was how to take the best notes. PT students are given so much information, not only to learn, but..
Non-Clinical Occupational Therapy Careers - Part 1
Occupational therapy and patient care typically go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Many of us enter the profession believing that we will..
19 Power Words for Your Occupational Therapy Resume
When you're applying for your first occupational therapy position, you're going to want your resume to sell you.
That piece of paper needs to..
How to Ace Your First Occupational Therapy Job Interview - Part 1
Want to ace your first occupational therapy job interview?
When preparing for your first occupational therapy interview, you must think of the..
Top 6 Reasons to be an Occupational Therapist
These are my top six reasons to be an occupational therapist:
Occupational therapy is a rewarding profession and career choice. Most of us have a..
How to Write the Perfect Occupational Therapy Resume
Now that you have graduated, it is time to write your resume to get your first occupational therapy job. Occupational therapy school has provided..
Physical Therapists, if You Hate Research, Read This
If you asked PT students to name their least favorite class in school, I imagine the following classes would be the most common responses: ethics;..
Ultimate Guide to Negotiating a Physical Therapy Raise
Getting a physical therapy raise isn't as easy as it used to be.
We all hear old guard physical therapists' stories of the glory days. Tons of..
Physical Therapy Websites, Blogs, Podcasts and Everything In-Between
Based on the popularity of the Twitter list post, we at NewGrad decided to follow up with a list for the other physical therapy websites, blogs,..