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Working in healthcare, chances are you were gifted with strong communication skills, or like me, you have had to work on strengthening at least..

If you are lucky enough to have some input on where you go for your clinical rotations, you may be tempted to choose the basics: outpatient..

You’ve successfully aced all your exams, passed your practicals, completed your clinicals, and rocked the NPTE- congratulations! You are now a..

Of late, there has been an exponential surge in online healthcare content; lifestyle/health coaches, clinicians, and many professionals are..

As physical therapists, we are familiar with treating multiple musculoskeletal impairments, ranging from neck pain to back pain to joint..

The exams are behind you - time for new challenges

Social media…..we are all engaged in it on a daily basis. Whether you are on it for casual viewing, or you are using it to promote your business..

This is part three of a series on how COVID-19 is affecting physical therapy. Part one addresses outpatient physical therapy. Part two addresses..

A long commute can add unnecessary stress to your day, arising from traffic delays and distracted drivers; however, if used efficiently, this..

I remember my first year in the Navy as a military police officer. We had just been trained in tactics, protocols, and procedures for enforcing..

Did you ever wonder how health insurance became an entity? Well, it’s quite interesting, the first health insurance offered was actually called..

I was first exposed to the world of pelvic health as a curious first year physical therapy student when I attended a lecture about pelvic floor..

Spring 2020 created many surprises, life events, and dreams deferred all in the form of a virus. If you are a new physical therapy graduate, you..

It might not seem like it right now, but we are not the first people for whom everything has not gone to plan. I understand that not everyone is..

Why the Buzz…

“Just as we rose to the occasion during the polio epidemic, I believe we have another watershed moment at our doorstep to help rehabilitate a..

As we are all aware, we are in the midst of a crazy crisis called COVID-19. Throughout the past few weeks, all PT programs across the nation have..

Treating pregnant patients as an orthopedic physical therapist might seem overwhelming at times.

I practice in a private, outpatient orthopedic..

What is an Athlete?

This is part two of a series on how COVID-19 is affecting physical therapy. Part one addresses outpatient physical therapy. This article is about..

Being a physical therapist for a sports team organization is a highly sought after position. Many prospective therapists have dreams of working..

My name is Linda Chu, and I am an occupational therapist working with Preferred Healthcare Staffing. I wanted to share my story. I hope that I’ll..

With cases of COVID-19 increasing rapidly throughout the world, physical therapists in outpatient facilities have had to adapt quickly to changes..

As a physical therapist, being a clinical instructor can be one of the most rewarding things you do in a field filled with rewarding experiences...

Physical therapy is having an identity crisis.

We may also assume habilitative roles, meaning we teach people these foundational skills to assist in independent living. Task analysis allows..

The Crisis

There is an overwhelming feeling among the field of physical therapy academia that a wave of well respected and seasoned veteran professors are..

However, there is a reason that our graduate-level courses typically include an introductory level healthcare administration class, along with..

I was first exposed to the world of pelvic health as a curious first year physical therapy student when I attended a lecture about pelvic floor..

Whether you are just beginning PT school, or you are closely approaching your destiny with the NPTE, you want to maximize the effectiveness of..

However, therapy practices, healthcare facilities, and schools within rural settings may struggle to find occupational therapists who are willing..

Growth

Healthcare is one of the most hands-on professions in the modern world, with no shortage of job settings and job security. However, the..

This is hardly the first blog post or book written about the topic of specialization and generalization. In the physical therapy world, it’s a..

Frame of reference

As an OT working in hospice, I have the privilege of thinking about death in a different way. In school, brief clinical..

Technology is changing the way we do things. If you haven’t already done so, chances are you’ll soon be choosing to take an Uber to your Airbnb..

Organization

As a home health OT, one will not have the flexibility to run to the equipment room, storage closet, or office to print copies of..

The All – Important Subjective History

Occupational therapy is a unique healthcare field with a wide range of specialities and settings. Finding the right candidate can seem daunting...

In her book, Marie Kondo explained that you organize your house by section. For instance, start with your clothes, take them all out of your..

Low back pain has such a broad scope of symptoms and stigmas attached to it, that it can become confusing to any therapist trying to determine..

The client has likely been looking forward to their knee replacement surgery for quite some time. Maybe they have been unable to complete their..

When I was in high school, I wanted to be a sports columnist. I loved sports, I loved writing; in theory, it seemed like a natural progression...

One thing that occupational therapists in any setting have in common is their interactions with other healthcare disciplines. There are many..

2-year accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs are paving the way for pre-physical therapy students to realize their dreams of..

Have you been a practicing clinician for a few years? Are you starting to get an itch to move on from your current career to something different?..

Nervous about conducting a good evaluation or reevaluation? Maybe you’re unsure about where to start, or maybe you just have no idea how (or..

Over my four-plus years as a physical therapist, the way I practice has shifted. I’ve gradually come to rely less on modalities and manual..

In the CovalentCareers 2019 Physical Therapist Report, we surveyed 1,496 PTs and students and learned that the most important elements of an..

How did you end up working at ProActive PT after graduating?

My name is Katie Keller, PT, DPT, and I started at ProActive PT in 2017, as a new..

How did you get into contract work?

My first job out of school in 1998 was a travel position about 3 hours from my hometown. It was a 13-week..

Presenting an inservice can be a stressful experience for many physical therapists—even the most knowledgeable and outgoing. Aside from..

The term “outpatient clinic” usually refers to those clinics which treat orthopedic diagnoses and post-operative procedures. Outpatient clinic..

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..

Picture this: you’re driving down the highway on a Monday morning. Your coffee is nice and fresh, you got some good rest after a long weekend,..

Congratulations on taking the next step in your career and taking the orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) exam. Gaining a certified clinical..

A good mentor can be a major catalyst when it comes to achieving career happiness, developing skills, and gaining confidence as a new physical..

Travel the country for work? That sounds too good to be true! But it’s not just a dream; it can be a reality for you. As a traveling SLP, you get..

As professionals in the physical therapy industry, it is important to continue to stay current and passionate about our careers. One of the ways..

We recently reached out to our audience of physical therapists to learn what resources you wanted most, and many of the responses we received had..

Augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) is a quickly growing field. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) across all settings are finding..

Mental health settings can often be viewed as intimidating or dangerous by therapists, especially those who have no prior experience in the..

Current procedural terminology (CPT) codes are used to designate services provided by healthcare professionals. We physical therapists receive..

Is it time to fire your occupational therapist? A good occupational therapist has the potential to be the lifeblood of your facility’s healthcare..

What is that potential hire really thinking during the interview? What questions are they thinking but are afraid to ask for fear of messing up?..

Physical therapy is in the middle of dramatic changes to the profession. Between the rise of alternative practice models and top-down changes to..

There is nothing more frustrating than spending significant time, money, and resources to hire a new employee, only for them to quit after one..

APTA issues PT call to action following release of CMS Physician Fee Schedule

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released..

Have you been asked to supervise an SLP Assistant (SLP-A) for the first time? If you’re anything like I was, you’re probably super nervous about..

Many new grads get overwhelmed easily. I know I did. I had a fancy degree that gave me a few letters behind my name and I felt like I was..

For physical therapists, practice marketing can be a hassle. For one thing, unless you live in a state with direct access, patient marketing..

We are all familiar with the standard interview questions, most of which lack creativity and do not require unique answers. Many candidates have..

Augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) is a quickly growing field. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) across all settings are finding..

The ability to navigate the rehabilitation billing practices and procedures of the federally regulated Centers of Medicare and Medicaid services..

Every physical therapist knows that telehealth is changing the healthcare industry.

It's no secret that technology is driving the evolution of..

So many of the children we as occupational therapists (OTs) work with have special communication needs. At a very young age children are what we..

Graduating from PT School can be a relieving yet stressful time. For the graduate, there is a mixture of different emotions. You feel anxiety..

Also known as Total Shoulder Arthroplasty (TSA), shoulder replacements are an effective procedure used to treat the severe pain and stiffness..

Watch our webinar with Dr. Jamey Schrier, PT about the potential and pitfalls of PT practice marketing!

While private practice ownership is the..

As a therapist working with children who range from preschool age to young adults, I started to notice a link between how my clients were feeling..

Being a new graduate in any field can be scary, especially when you are an occupational therapist. Most desk jobs just don’t carry the..

Physical therapy is truly a union of science, art and emotion where the intention to do good is fueled by a knowledgeable mind, a caring heart,..

Joint replacement surgery can help clients return to occupations that caused them a great deal of pain for many months or years. Although..

I first started working at Redbud Physical Therapy in February 2018.

I was looking for a fresh start and a place that might offer a better fit..

Children with ADHD have difficulties with tasks requiring focus and concentration. They have trouble paying attention and remembering things...

Among physical therapists, there is a tendency to move into a niche and specialize. Some PTs seem to fall in love with a particular physical..

I’ve been a physical therapist working at Physical Therapy Central now for a little over 2 years, but I’ve been with the company for 7 years..

In our recent survey of physical therapists, we found that the number-one goal of the majority of practice owners is to grow their practice...

If you’re a traveling physical therapist, you know that one of the worst parts of traveling is applying for a new license every time you change..

Often times, being an SLP student seems like a career in and of itself. However, once graduation hits, some find themselves wishing they had been..

On Tuesday, August 20th, we sat down with Dr. Frank Benedetto, PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS, OCS to discuss personalized care and the future of physical..

What does physical therapy have to do with blocked milk ducts? I’ve spoken to a number of physical therapy friends about this topic, and I’m..

One of the hottest topics in healthcare is a focus on productivity. As health care professionals we need to understand the financial and legal..

Where do patients come from? It may seem like a funny question to ask. But if you think about it, it’s a very important question, especially for..

Physical Therapy Advertising on Facebook

We sat down with Dr. Will Boyd, PT, DPT to discuss why—and importantly, how—PTs can use Facebook ads to..

CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve been accepted to PT school. All those long hours, prerequisites, and work you have put in have been worth it. You start..

Attention grabbing titles sometimes have a bit of truth to them. This article is about taking a little pressure off yourself. Sometimes as PTs we..

Earlier this year, CovalentCareers conducted a survey of 1,496 physical therapists and physical therapy students. We asked questions that..

Learn how to add strength and conditioning principles to your physical therapy practice

On July 31st, I sat down with Michael Masi, PT, DPT, OCS,..

Are you feeling like your job is taking over your life as a new speech-language pathologist? Drowning in IEP deadlines? Struggling to juggle it..

When I was in PT school, I worked as a PT tech in a small community hospital in my hometown. One summer we got a last-minute referral sent over..

Diabetes is one of those conditions you learn about at length in your DPT programs. This is for good reason! In 2015, it was reported that more..

School-based speech-language pathologists provide services to diverse populations with a wide-range of disabilities. Our role is to treat..

The climate of the healthcare industry is evolving. The last seven to ten years have seen massive, industry-wide changes to the technologies used..

We've all seen it in a patient’s medical history: the mention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of trauma. When you see a new..

The following is meant to serve as a guide to help new graduates of physical therapy obtain the proper information to successfully complete the..

The following is meant to serve as a guide to help practicing physical therapists and physical therapy assistants successfully complete the..

The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! Your OT school journey is officially over, and your OT career is finally beginning. All your..

A physical therapist employment contract may sound like a simple enough document, but it’s incredibly important. It clarifies expectations for..

The following is meant to serve as a guide to help practicing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to obtain information..

During my first internship, and before I learned much of anything about the vestibular system in school, I was introduced to the mystical world..

On Tuesday, June 13th, I was live on YouTube with Engelbert De Vera, PT to discuss how new grads and practice owners can start their own home..

With the APTA and the Veterans Affairs (VA) officially announcing their partnership in December of 2018, now is as good a time as any to consider..

Looking to polish your physical therapy resume, but not sure where to start?

On June 13th, we held a workshop to walk new grads and experienced..

Bringing on a new occupational therapist means understanding and describing the ins and outs of the industry and your specific position in a way..

Are you interested in telehealth and physical therapy? Watch the replay of our June 5th webinar with Rob Vining, PT, MSPT of PTLive and..

If you're ready to bring on a new physical therapist, the first place to start is with drafting a clear and enticing job description. What do you..

Due to the all-encompassing nature of hearing impairment, treating the needs of individuals with hearing loss can seem daunting. While you’re..

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a travel physical therapist but fear losing your sense of stability? Well, that was me and Drew a little over a..

One of the first things I remember learning in PT school about the pediatric population is that children are not just small adults. Their minds..

"Some things cannot be taught; they must be experienced. You never learn the most valuable lessons in life until you go through your own..

Congratulations! You’ve finished your graduate school program and are now venturing into the real world of professional speech-language..

As New Grad PTs, we often get caught up in what we “should do” and “need to do.” Getting wrapped up in our own mind can cause us to forget what..

Spanish Speakers and Speech-Language Pathology

As a future speech-language pathologist, I am well aware (and incredibly excited to know) that..

A morning in the life

5:15am

Alarm goes off, you shuffle your way to the shower, completing your ADLs with your eyes closed, mind elsewhere: Did..

When someone tells you that they're a waiter, your first thought probably isn’t “Wow, they must be an awesome physical therapist,” but you may be..

Have you been thinking of further specializing your speech pathology practice? An SLP’s scope of practice is very large, and if you want to focus..

According to Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (2010), ethics is defined based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what..

What is Applied Behavioral Analysis?

If you are working in a pediatric setting with children with autism, it’s likely that your clients also..

Finally, after all the stress, anxiety, and money, it’s time to graduate. You have the enthusiasm and knowledge, and you are ready. Carpe diem!..

A recent trial use of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) on a man named Roy Palmer in England has resulted in restoring his ability..

Advocacy is a staple in OT because we are trained to advocate for our patients in all areas of their lives. We can train them to advocate for..

Over the past twenty years, marijuana has been progressively legalized for medicinal and/or recreational purposes across the United States...

Evaluating the speech and language skills of any individual is no easy task, but it can appear even more daunting if the person has complex..

Occupational therapists working in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) often have limited time with patients in a busy rehab gym. As a new grad ..

With the steady rise of interest in personal health and wellness, holistic medicine has become increasingly popular among patients seeking a more..

We had members of the CovalentCareers team all over AOTA 2019! We gathered highlights from both practicing and future OTs to see what their..

On Thursday, April 18th, we sat down with two clinical speech pathologists to hear all about the ins and outs of running your own speech..

Truthfully, being an independent contractor was something I excluded from my job search for a while as a new grad, but after living in a..

Dry needling (DN) is one of the most hotly debated topics in physical therapy. It doesn’t take more than a quick look at any medical forum or..

Gaming is a multi-billion dollar industry and a highly valued occupation by many current and future OT clients, and there are endless benefits to

When I discovered home health, making the switch was easy. I was given a flexible schedule and hours, and I got the opportunity to self manage...

In 2018, we surveyed 795 physical therapists who graduated between 2012 and 2017 to answer several questions we had about the industry, the job..

This 22 page ebook will explain exactly how to start your own cash-based physical therapy practice including how to set up, market, and create a..

In 2017, we surveyed 1,691 physical therapists and students to get answers to the questions we were most curious about.

We hope that these 26..

The simple guide that takes you through everything from choosing a setting, to resume writing, job searching, and negotiating salary.

The Job..

New Orleans holds a special place in my heart.

Although not as equipped to articulate the wonders of New Orleans as a true Louisiana Cajun, I..