In the world of physical medicine and rehabilitation, there are countless approaches and dogmas within the realm of manual therapy. There are gurus..
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..
Why You Should Become a Home Health Physical Therapist
Think back to when you decided to go to PT school. What drew you to the profession? Was it the opportunity to help people? Was it the work-life..
As a new nursing graduate, it is an exciting time to explore all avenues the field of nursing has to offer. If you are a healthcare professional that..
6 Ways to Demonstrate Value and Get That Raise
Let's be honest, insurance reimbursement is stagnant at best right now. There are various opinions about the future of PT and healthcare, but those..
Consulting as a PT or a Student PT
As students, we are scared of the looming boogeyman waiting for us 6 months after that glorious day of graduation. This boogeyman is called student..
Chronic Illness - Can You Have One and Be a Successful PT?
The short answer: Yes. However, you came here to read a bit more than a one-word answer, so I suppose I'll expound upon that.
I don't have a sample..
The Best Physical Therapy Career Advice You Will Ever Receive
'Tis the season for new PTs to hit the job market...which means it's also the season for an overwhelming abundance of physical therapy career advice!
Why Every New Grad NEEDS a Cash Pay Practice
Have you dreamed of being your own boss? Setting your own hours, keeping more of the profits you generate, and having the pride of being a business..
6 Ways to Crush Your Mental Health Fieldwork
Mental health fieldwork may sound completely foreign.
Images of psych wards, straight jackets, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest may come to..
2017 Physical Therapist Study - NewGradPhysicalTherapy
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Thanks for taking a second to complete our short, 4 min user survey. Your feedback is going to help us create all of our free..
Time to Settle Down: How to Find the Perfect Permanent Position
There comes a time when healthcare professionals, in favor of settling down, seek permanent placement. Here are some benefits that can be found with..
5 Ways to be a Great Clinical Instructor
As students and former students know, the clinical instructor (CI) has a huge impact on the experience of a clinical affiliation. As I reflected on..
CoreMedical Group Recipient of Staffing Industry Analyst and New Hampshire Business Awards
The summer has been busy for CoreMedical Group! We are proud to announce that we’ve been the recent recipient of six different awards!
As a profession, physical therapy has come a long way from falling into the 3 x 10 and e-stim mindset for every visit for every patient. Recently,..
Medical Staffing Solutions: 5 Essential Qualities They Must Have
With a variety of medical staffing agencies across the country available to you, it can be difficult to determine what medical staffing solutions are..
Have you ever dreamed of opening your own cash pay PT practice, but are afraid to take the plunge? Check out our interview with Alison McLean, PT,..
4 Insurance Terms Your Patients Will Ask You About
How much attention was placed on understanding the ins and outs of insurance plans in PT school? The answer, more than likely, is “not enough.”..
What it's Like in an Ortho Residency in Beijing
“So what can you actually do for me?”
Through my interpreter, it was difficult to determine the tone in which my elderly patient asked her..
Prepare Year-Round for Traveling Nurses’ Tax Deductions
Although you may still be enjoying last year’s tax return now, it is never too early to start thinking about next year’s taxes. As a travel nurse,..
The Best Undergrad Major for Occupational Therapy School
One of the most frequently asked questions by pre-occupational therapy students is...
What is the best undergrad major for occupational therapy..
Having to talk about ourselves and our accolades is always difficult, especially for occupational therapists. Thus, creating an occupational therapy..
I have been practicing physical therapy for 17 years. I love to learn and I am always on the look out for the most current and effective ways to..
6 Lessons from Being a New Grad CI
As a member of the graduating PT class of 2016, I’m starting to recognize some of the ways in which my practice has developed over the past year. I..
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..
Are you interested in spending more time with your family while experiencing what the plains, valleys, coasts, and snow-capped mountains of the U.S...
I haven’t always worked at my pediatric occupational therapy dream job; the journey to get here was windy and had its fair share of speed bumps..
Are you considering early intervention OT?
As OTs, we are both fortunate and unfortunate to experience so many different settings and populations..