Presenting an inservice can be a stressful experience for many physical therapists—even the most knowledgeable and outgoing. Aside from glossophobia..
According to the CDC, more than 795,000 people suffer from a stroke every year in the US. The CDC also reports that strokes are a leading cause of..
All About Fusion Medical Staffing’s Travel Mentorship Program
A good mentor can be a major catalyst when it comes to achieving career happiness, developing skills, and gaining confidence as a new physical..
It’s no secret that holistic healthcare is gaining more and more attention. As speech language pathologists, we are highly in tune with the clinical..
A Pre-OT's Guide to Observation Hours
So, you’ve decided you want to become an occupational therapist, and have begun applying for programs. But somewhere between typing your transcript..
In the therapy clinic, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be a challenging and difficult chronic disease with a wide range of variable symptoms to treat...
My First Week in a Private School Setting
I ended up working at a small specialized private school soon after getting my graduate degree last year. The school has a high staff to student..
What You Need to Know About the New Physical Therapy Oncology Specialty
So you made it to PT school. Congratulations! If you’re like me, upon entering your first year bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, you had..
Occupational Therapy and Eating Disorders: Bridging the Gap
You may not have covered them in detail, or at all, in grad school. Occupational therapy and eating disorders aren't commonly considered together,..
What Makes a Truly Skilled Manual Therapist?
In the world of physical medicine and rehabilitation, there are countless approaches and dogmas within the realm of manual therapy. There are gurus..
2017 Physical Therapist Study - NewGradPhysicalTherapy
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What is the Best Occupational Therapy Setting for You?
Not sure which setting will work best for you as a new OT? Been practicing for years, but need a reset to the basics? Take our quiz and find out..
As a pre-PT student who is applying to graduate school, you've probably been asked, "Where do you want to go to school?" Have you ever responded..
Think You Know What Occupational Therapists Do? Think Again!
Occupational therapists are critical members of the rehabilitation (and overall healthcare) team, yet their role is often misunderstood. We're here..
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,..
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..
Money Savings Tricks for the Physical Therapy Resident
Spending an additional one to two years in postgraduate residency training certainly, has its benefits. This long-term investment in your career..
How to Deal With Difficult Parents While Working in Pediatrics
Have you ever had difficult parents of a child on your caseload who is relentless? Someone who seems to question every move you make and challenge..
Acute Care Physical Therapy Interview Questions
So you landed an acute care physical therapy interview. Awesome!
Props to you for creating an awesome physical therapy cover letter!
Now comes the..
How to Ask the Best PT Evaluation Questions
Thinking back to my days as a new grad, I remember viewing evaluations as windows of time designed to gain as much objective information as..
What Physical Therapists Don't Know About Squat Assessments
The squatting pattern is considered, by many health and fitness professionals, a fundamental human movement. Therefore, the ability to assess the..
Welcome back to the New Grad Audio Education Series for physical therapy. We changed the length of time between question and answers for this..