PT school is challenging and it can seem to go on forever. But you survive it. You also manage to score a decent GPA in your program because..
Physical therapy is a profession of many opportunities. One of the coolest aspects of our profession is the ability to work in a multitude of..
Ready to take on a part-time or full-time position practicing medicine somewhere else?
Well, it’s called locum tenens work, and the jobs are out..
June 26, 2017
PT School Anatomy Study Hacks
When it comes to anatomy, putting the work in early is essential in order to build a solid foundation for the rest of your career. Anatomy is..
When you apply for a job at CoreMedical Group’s corporate office in Manchester, New Hampshire, chances are good that the first person you’ll..
Congratulations! If you’re reading this article, you’ve come to the point where you’re ready to hire a new occupational therapist for your..
At some point early in our careers as physical therapists, we will see patients who are pregnant. We may see women who have pain related to..
Is patient care starting to feel a little repetitive?
We get it. Patient care isn't for everyone. Is it time to leave and get outside of patient..
June 21, 2017
Opening the Door to Pelvic Floor PT
You may be familiar with the cliche “get your foot in the door.” But how does one wedge a door open that appears to be locked shut? Pelvic..
Shanea began her career in travel nursing when her hometown in Montana started to feel too small for her big dreams. See the advice this traveling..
June 20, 2017
The OT Alphabet Soup: Occupational Therapy Credentials
Have you ever wondered what all of those occupational therapy credentials behind a signature stood for?
Well, we are going to break it down for..
Mrs. Smith shuffled out of my clinic, bending over her walker and clutching her daughter to remain upright. Another patient turned to me and..
June 19, 2017
3 Tips for Applying to OT School
Applying to OT school is not easy.
It can seem like a time of constant self-doubt and worry.
Here at NGOT, we want to help you become the best..
June 19, 2017
13 Lessons We Learned About Being a New Grad Travel PT
Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to interview new grad travel PT, Claire Laverne PT, DPT. She has been loving life as a traveler with..
When it comes to physical therapy and CrossFit, I can say without a doubt that this is one relationship that needs some immediate attention.
The..
June 15, 2017
10 Questions to Ask During a Rehab Job Interview
You may be eager to get started on that first physical therapy job or occupational therapy job right out of school. However, taking the time to..
June 15, 2017
10 Steps to Work-Life Balance in PT School
Is it possible to achieve work-life balance in PT school? Yes!
If you decided to go to PT school, you’ve signed yourself up for 3 years of heavy..
June 14, 2017
What is in my PT School Backpack?
You carried a backpack through middle school, high school, and college; how could your PT school backpack be any different? Here are a few..
June 13, 2017
Sensory Corners for Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Why don’t we use sensory corners to create a space that is safe, comfortable, and conducive to learning?
Being able to get you kids regulated..
Traveling SLP jobs are in high demand, and to access high-paying allied health positions in top destinations across the U.S., you’ll want some..
Why should you become a clinical instructor?
You may be thinking “I didn’t choose to become a teacher. Why would I want to become a clinical..
June 8, 2017
What Happens After Failing Fieldwork?
So, you think you might be failing Fieldwork...
Imagine this
You’re 10 weeks into your 12-week Level II Fieldwork placement and you find out..
To raise awareness about Hand Therapy Week (June 5th-11th, 2017), NewGradPhysicalTherapy wants to celebrate the benefits of hand therapy and..
June 6, 2017
Thinking Outside the Box: Making Sensory Bins
So you’ve landed your dream pediatric occupational therapy job and are looking for some new ways to engage your kids in therapy.
Sensory bins..
June 5, 2017
The Growing Pains of Evidence Based Physical Therapy
The theory of evidence based practice is three-fold. It requires the practitioner to identify the gaps in knowledge, execute a search, and apply..
June 5, 2017
3 Steps to Becoming a Hand Therapist
You might have a strong interest in becoming a hand therapist except you're unsure how to become one, or what the right path to take is.
Prior..
Why do we use ineffective treatments?
There are many treatments used by physical therapists which do not have a robust (or even small) evidence..
