The first impression is the most important step in forming a relationship. Whether that is the first impression an employer gets of a new..
April 14, 2017
How to Land a Clinic Director Job as a New Graduate
You are wrapping up your final semester of PT school. Board review books, graduation plans, and job searches fill your thoughts and internet..
Well, it’s about time. I have been waiting for the moment when an employer uttered, “Glad to have you on the team! We got the chiros in the front,..
April 12, 2017
The Role of Optimism in Patient Outcomes
Optimism
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines optimism as “an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to..
April 11, 2017
Why Locum Tenens Positions Are Perfect for Your Off Days
If you are considering adding part-time hours and would rather not make a commitment to a new full-time position, locum tenens is for you. Locum..
April 11, 2017
3 Tips to Avoid Occupational Therapy Burnout
You’re exhausted. You're finding it difficult to convey a complete thought. You're realizing it's only Tuesday and only 3-hours into your 9-hour..
April 10, 2017
Strategies to Pay off Physical Therapy Student Loans, Part 2
In a recent article ( Student Loan Strategies for Physical Therapists, Part 1), we discussed important considerations to make when considering..
As a student, physical therapy clinicals are an exciting time in your journey through PT school. To this point, you’ve spent countless hours..
April 6, 2017
Negotiating New Grad OT Salaries with Superhero Powers
Hooray, you did it! Grad school is over, or, almost. It’s time to get what you came for in the first place; a real OT job!
If this is your first..
April 5, 2017
6 Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patients
In my 9 years as a physical therapist, I have found that my relationship with patients matters just as much as the actual skilled physical therapy..
