Jeannette Lang* met me for dinner after a long day at the clinic. As the sun dipped behind the restaurant, I realized that it was already..
October 11, 2017
What Do PTs ACTUALLY Do? Physical Therapy Myths Debunked
No bones about it, Happy Physical Therapy (PT) Month!
This October, we are honoring physical therapists and all of their glory as valuable assets..
October 3, 2017
My Year Without a Vacation
When I had the opportunity to take my first clinic director job, I was very excited. It had been something I had been planning for my career and..
August 30, 2017
How to Talk to Parents When You Don’t Have Kids
The most protective patient population a new PT will ever have to deal with has to be parents of pediatric patients...hands down. When you talk to..
As an entry level physical therapist nearing the end of your academic career, one of the most overwhelming thoughts can be “What do I put on my..
July 19, 2017
Why I Passed Up a Cushy Job Right Out of PT School
Some people get lucky and have it - that perfect clinical rotation where they are working in your dream setting, with their dream patient..
July 13, 2017
How to Become a Rehab Liaison - The Ultimate Guide
A wonderful non-clinical job for physical therapists is a rehab liaison. I know this because I was one for over two years!
What is a rehab liaison?
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March 20, 2017
What I Learned From 14 Years of Hiring Physical Therapists
I'll be the first to admit it: I am picky about who I hire. I run a small outpatient physical therapy clinic in San Diego, and much of my career..
August 22, 2016
How to Become a Licensed PT in Multiple States
* Blog originally published on 8/22/16 was updated on 12/4/20
Becoming a physical therapist is a grueling process that takes dedication and hard..
