As we approach the year 2020, it is crucial to remind ourselves of APTA’s mission statement and how achieving the vision of transforming lives goes
October 30, 2018
How to Write Effective Goals for Medically Based SLP Placements
Like with any goal, whether it be speech related or personal, we are much more successful in achieving the goal when the parameters and tasks are..
October 30, 2018
7 Questions to Expect in an OT School Interview
Interview season is upon us, causing thousands of potential occupational therapy (OT) students copious amounts of applying to OT school. Once you..
October 23, 2018
Yoga for Home Health Occupational Therapists
Hello home health OTs! Aren’t we lucky? We get to work with clients in their most natural context; in the home or in the community.
However, there..
October 23, 2018
Returning to Work After Family Leave When You're In SLP
As a new parent, or even as a well seasoned one, you may face some challenges as you prepare to return to work after maternity or paternity leave...
October 23, 2018
A PT's Guide To The Pelvic Floor for Female Athletes
Athletes are used to ignoring their injuries. They can get used to nagging knee pain, having to ice an ankle after a long run, forcing themselves..
October 16, 2018
The Pros and Cons of Taking CEUs As A PT Student
First off, what is a CEU? CEU stands for Continuing Education Unit. CEUs are utilized across an array of fields serving to encourage lifelong..
October 16, 2018
How to Manage Your SLP Paperwork in a School Setting
Working as an SLP in a school, your caseload population and size vary between the different types of schools. Caseloads can range from 22 students..
October 16, 2018
7 Tips for Reducing Occupational Therapy Patient Anxiety
Stress is a physical or psychological factor that causes tension in the body. Anxiety is emotions or behaviors produced by perceived threat. Both..
October 15, 2018
How PTs Can Use Digital Marketing
Alex Engar, PT, shares his story on how he created a digital marketing company and established a non-clinical career for himself in the field of..
October 12, 2018
Occupational Therapy and Eating Disorder Treatment: An Interview With Bekah Mack, Part 3
[Trigger warning: if you have an active eating disorder or are in recovery from one, please pause to reflect and determine if you feel able to..
October 10, 2018
Occupational Therapy and Eating Disorder Treatment: An Interview With Bekah Mack, Part 2
[Trigger warning: if you have an active eating disorder or are in recovery from one, please pause to reflect and determine if you feel able to..
You’re a new grad! Congratulations! All your hard work has paid off and you’re now ready to enter the work force! You’ve landed a great job..
October 9, 2018
4 Freelance Opportunities Every New Grad PT Should Consider
The gig economy is booming. There are now flexible opportunities for everyone from artists to surgeons to earn additional income or to find full..
[Trigger warning: if you have an active eating disorder or are in recovery from one, please pause to reflect and determine if you feel able to..
October 2, 2018
The Top OT Podcasts for New Grad Occupational Therapists
As a fieldwork student or new grad, it can be overwhelming when you realize how much there still is to learn, particularly in an ever-changing and..
October 2, 2018
Should I Work In Pediatric Or Adult Speech Therapy? How To Decide Which SLP Setting Is Best For You
We SLPs have a wide range of career settings available to us. However, making the choice between pediatric or adult speech therapy can be daunting...
October 2, 2018
What Studying PT Burnout Revealed About The Profession
The year: 2014. The place: Washington State. The problem: I was burned out on being a PT. I was burned out from trying to get an Ultra-RUG on..
