With “patient-centeredness” as the latest buzz word in healthcare reform, many organizations know they are working toward the patient-centered goal but still question what it is exactly. Legal experts at the ECRI Institute’s 18th Annual Conference at the FDA in Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday said the definition can vary, depending on who you talk ….
Aquatic Therapy is used as a water based therapeutic tool for many conditions. Occupational Therapists are increasingly tuning into the benefits of treatment within the water. It is different to Hydrotherapy as Hydrotherapy uses water to maintain and restore health. Hydrotherapy is more physically based and is defined as ” . . . the use ….
The demand for Occupational Therapists (OTs) — professionals who help individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional limitations achieve independence in their daily living or working environments — is on the up. The OT job outlook for the next 10 years shows almost a 30% growth. Although job opportunities in hospitals, schools and other traditional settings ….
The role of a rehab professional is filled with various stresses that can cloud your judgement, clear your mind or give you insight into the leadership/ management principles of your supervisor. At any rate, there is the likelihood that one time in your life you may be given the proverbial axe. Therapists just like you ….
Rehabilitation is about pushing patients to their limit, in an effort to get them to their next level of care. However, certain situations make the treatment of homecare patients less than desirable. How would you like to be able to provide speech therapy without the constraints of location, cost, and accessibility? Meet telepractice, which is ….
To Leduc or Vodder, that is the question? Occupational Therapists have accepted the challenge of being the specialists in the treatment of Lymphedema. Depending on the the categorization of the impairment there are two very different forms of treatment. Lymphedema, which usually appears as swelling of the legs, is a condition that is caused when ….
The interview process can be emotionally taxing. Currently, you may be looking for your first job, out of a job for a while, or just deciding to find a new one. Whatever the case, as a Rehab professional, you will be faced with a common internal conflict, “When and how should I follow up?” Although ….
Looking for a promising, high salary career that can offer you a flexible position and will have you feeling good about yourself at the end of each day? Then Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Therapy should be a consideration for a career path. If you must have a passion for helping people in their ….
If it hasn’t already happened, it eventually will. It effects every professional from entry-level to the executives in any industry. I’m talking about that burnout feeling that many care-giving professionals, such as those that are in rehabilitation are prone to. There may be numerous factors at play, but feeling like you are starring as the ….
American football, which has been coined as America’s new past time, could be argued as the greatest sport on the planet or at least in the US. Unfortunately, due to it’s very violent nature, it is also our most dangerous sport. With constant contact and crushing blows, this modern game of warriors has given way ….
We love our therapists and wanted to make note that this month is National Physical Therapy Month. With that said, the APTA has deemed that the focus this month should be on injury prevention across the lifespan. We couldn’t agree more which is why it is important to help your young patients and their parents ….
As a Home Health Professional, you are likely to see a wide range of things as you enter a home to treat a patient. The only preparation you have are your experiences and experiences that your peers may have shared. Your goal is simply to treat your patient and get them back to a level ….
With unemployment at an all time low and our economy in the dirt, many undergrads are still uncertain about finding work, post graduation. The healthcare industry has always done a great job with attracting talent because there will never be a shortage of injuries, illness, or treatment. A career in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or ….
Sensory Processing Disorder (formerly known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction) is a disorder in which nervous system messages aren’t organized into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. About 1 in 20 children will be diagnosed with SPD, provided that they are even diagnosed correctly. Unfortunately misdiagnosis occurs often because healthcare professionals are not trained to correctly recognize ….
Over the course of a career, rehab professionals will see symptoms and health related issues that may be foreign to them. Often they are textbook, with defined symptoms and effective treatment protocols to quickly advance patients to the next level of care. However, there is a chance that you will come across symptoms or a ….
In the full career of a Physical Therapist, one may see thousands of physical afflictions. Most diagnosis’ have standard treatment protocols that help the patient progress to the next level of care. Unfortunately, some disorders lack immediate satisfaction in terms of diagnosis and treatment. In fact, some movement disorders, especially those linked with neurological conditions, ….
Following our top apps for Physical Therapy and best Occupational Therapy apps, it was only fitting that we share our thoughts for apps that every Speech Language Pathologist should have on their iOS device. An SLP’s day is spent diagnosing and treating, where most of the diagnosis is contrived using antiquated methodologies that work, however ….
The old adage It’s not what you know, it’s who you know couldn’t be farther from the truth in any occupational field today, especially with the ability to exponentially increase contacts using sites like Facebook and Llinkedin. Occupational Therapists should not only be educated on these types of emerging media, but also understand how to ….
As an Occupational Therapist in the 21st century it’s exciting to be a part of the smart mobile device trend. With hundreds of thousands of apps in itunes, it turns out that there are a couple applications that make an OT’s life much easier. Here is a list of our must have IOS apps for ….
Looking for something new? Do you love a challenge that comes with quite an adventure? Did you ever miss out on travel because of school, work or finances? Have you thought about being a Travel Therapist? The demand for travel therapists is through the roof, which makes it the perfect time for you to start ….