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Resume tips for a traveling physical therapist
A traveling physical therapist seeks multiple jobs every year, so a well-written resume is a necessity. Unlike full-time practitioners, travelers must update their work histories every couple months to find new opportunities. A clear and concise resume can be the difference between landing your dream physical therapy job and an extended job search. The following tips will help you find the perfect position....
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3/7/2013
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Tips for video conference interviews
A traveling physical therapist has to complete a rigorous recruiting process before being offered a job. Healthcare facilities usually conduct multiple rounds of interviews to ensure that they are hiring the most qualified therapists. Many recruiters are now using video conferences so they do not have to pay travel expenses for their applicants. Consider the following tips when potential employers ask you to complete a digital interview....
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2/26/2013
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Traits of a successful traveling physical therapist
Travel physical therapy jobs are much different from full-time positions in one facility. Travelers move to new locations every few weeks to find work. The jet-setting lifestyle isn't for everyone, but some medical professionals thrive by regularly taking on new roles and challenges. Read the following traits that every traveling physical therapist must possess to decide if this career path is right for you....
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2/11/2013
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Physical therapy helps NHL veteran return to the ice
In 2011, Tom Poti, a defenseman on the Washington Capitals, fractured his pelvis and began working with a traveling physical therapist. According to The Washington Post, some of the team's officials were concerned that the veteran would never be able to return to the ice. Poti told the news source that he didn't do himself any favors by attempting a comeback shortly after his initial injury....
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1/28/2013
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3 questions to ask a staffing agency
A healthcare staffing agency is a valuable ally for a traveling physical therapist. When one job ends, practitioners can call their recruiters to explore their options and find new positions. An agency can streamline a job search so that traveling PTs aren't left without work for an extended period of time.
There are a couple questions you should ask your staffing company when they start recommending different jobs and employers....
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1/28/2013
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How to complete a phone interview
Most healthcare facilities conduct phone interviews with traveling physical therapists. Recruiting managers want to have preliminary discussions before bringing candidates for in-person meetings.You'll need more than polite manners to successfully complete a phone interview - you should conduct yourself exactly as you would if you were speaking face to face with an interviewer. There are four simple steps you can take to earn a live discussion.1....
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1/7/2013
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Resume tips for travelers
You need a strong resume to get your dream physical therapy job. Potential employers consider dozens of candidates, and an exemplary resume can help you stand out from other job seekers. However, traveling physical therapists face a different set of challenges when crafting their resumes. Below are some helpful tips that can make you seem like the perfect candidate for a PT position in any healthcare facility....
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1/2/2013
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Choosing between PT job offers
There are many unfilled physical therapy jobs throughout the United States. As a result, therapists can apply to multiple positions and are afforded a luxury that few job-seekers have - the ability to choose between different job offers.No two jobs are alike, especially if you're a traveling therapist who looks for work all around the country. When you have multiple offers, you should carefully consider key aspects of the positions before signing your contract....
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12/26/2012
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Interviewing tips for traveling physical therapist jobs
A successful interview is a key part in landing physical therapy jobs. Employers want to know that you can conduct yourself in a professional and knowledgeable manner. No two interviews are alike, especially if you're a traveler who has meetings in healthcare facilities around the country. Read on for some tips to help you present yourself well in an unfamiliar location.Arrive early Interviewees typically arrive a few minutes early to compose themselves and avoid running late....
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12/13/2012
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Physical therapy is important to performers
Cirque du Soleil shows are known for their wild and stunning acrobatic displays, but the audience likely isn't aware of the importance of the show's traveling physical therapists. The medical professionals watch stunts clinically and note any potential indicators of injuries.Cora Maglaya held a PT job with Cirque du Soleil during its recent South American tour and stood backstage as she focused on the performers....
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12/12/2012
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Benefits of being a traveling therapist
Physical therapists make a big difference in their patients' lives. Some medical professionals stay close to their schools and accept physical therapy jobs in the same facilities where they interned.Some therapists, however, prefer to work as travelers. Instead of staying in one area or treatment center, they take jobs on short-term bases and regularly relocate. There are advantages to a jet-setting career that recent therapy graduates should consider before accepting any position....
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12/4/2012
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How to prepare for your next physical therapy job
When you travel to different physical therapy jobs, you must prepare for new challenges that you didn't face in previous positions. Even if you're helping patients with similar ailments, such as sports-related injuries, no two facilities have the same operations and procedures. Below are a few tips that can help you prepare for your next job....
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11/15/2012
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After tearing his tricep, Ray Lewis receives extensive physical therapy
The traveling physical therapist helping Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has a lot on his plate. Lewis tore his tricep early in the 2012-2013 season among loud groans from Ravens fans. Such an injury is rare, according to the Baltimore Sun, but requires an extensive amount of rest and physical therapy.A full tear in the shoulder to elbow region typically means the tendon holding muscle to the bone near the elbow has split, and such an injury requires a massive amount of force, Dr....
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11/8/2012
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Volunteer physical therapist jobs available for upcoming Ironman U.S. Championship
The American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey (APTANJ) is gearing up its team of physical therapists in preparation for the upcoming 2012 Ironman US Championship, held in New York City and parts of New Jersey.More than 2,500 participants from around the world will attempt to conquer the grueling 140.6-mile race, which includes a 2.4 mile swim in the Hudson River, a 112-mile bike ride on the Palisades Parkway, and a 26....
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8/1/2012
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How to interview for a travel job
An up-and-coming field for healthcare professionals is travel medicine, especially those looking for nursing, occupational and physical therapist job opportunities. As a prospective expert in the field who gets to travel to areas in need of care, you know that the interviewing process is the key for getting the job.Once a resume is reviewed and approved, a recruiter may contact the applicant by phone or by email to set up a time and place for the interview....
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7/5/2012
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Traveling offers many benefits and experience
Towards the end of your physical therapy education, it may be time to begin thinking about what kind of physical therapist job you want to apply for after graduation. Your first job is a big decision, because the experiences you take away from it will direct your future.There will always be hospital and rehabilitation facilities to work at, but one increasingly popular option is traveling rehabilitation....
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7/2/2012
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New software helps therapists in home care settings
Professionals with physical therapy jobs know that advances in technology can help improve the quality of care they give to their patients. Now, one company is using cloud computing to help home therapists optimize their visits.Delta Health Technologies has debuted its ClinicalVirtuoso Version 1.0. The self-supporting software as a service (SaaS) can be used to streamline the documentation process for home care specialists, including scheduling, evaluations and follow-up visits....
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4/25/2011
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Try hitting the road for good paying physical therapy jobs
For professionals with physical therapy jobs willing to travel, the road may be paved with gold. Due to a growing demand for rehabilitation services throughout the country, more therapists are finding out-of-state job opportunities.Travel is a good way for physical therapists to find lucrative jobs in today's competitive market, according to Today in PT....
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3/25/2011
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Rehab facility uses therapy contractors for jobs
The mental hospital in Whitfield, Mississippi, has reached out to Mid South Rehab Services in order to get individuals with physical and occupational therapy jobs and physical and occupational therapy assistant jobs to help out the hospital and the Jaquith Nursing Home.This partnership with the rehab staffing agency has been created so that there will be a greater sense of communication within the facilities, according to the Clarion Ledger....
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10/7/2010
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Traveling physical therapist takes practice on the road
The majority of physical therapists work in hospitals or the offices of other health practitioners, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But the growing demand for rehab services has allowed many with physical therapy jobs to shape their work setting and lifestyle to their own preferences. For example, Joanna Kahn of Utah now brings her expertise on the road, providing in-home physical therapy treatments to patients in her area, ParkRecord.com reports....
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7/30/2010
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Work experience helps focus career goals of budding physical therapist
Because of the wide array of settings, geographic locations and specialties that those looking for physical therapy jobs can choose between, increasingly more young professionals are turning to travel jobs or per diem employment to gain experience and insight into their field....
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7/13/2010
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Traveling therapy job determines practitioner's career path
When building their careers, physical therapists must decide upon a setting, specialty and modes of continuing education. But sometimes, one of the most important decisions - one's geographic location - can be made while pursuing traveling physical therapy jobs....
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7/12/2010
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Tax credits to donors of hospital expansion project help bring PT jobs to Kansas
Physical therapy jobs are headed to the Sunflower State after the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded $250,000 in tax credits to the St. Luke Hospital Foundation that will help fund the expansion of the institution's physical therapy facility.St. Luke Hospital has been planning a $6 million renovation project to expand and develop its physical therapy department and operation room as well as adapt some inpatient rooms to accommodate outpatient treatment, the Marion County Record reports....
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7/9/2010
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Physical therapist meets demand for service in Afghanistan
The majority of physical therapy jobs are located in clinics, hospitals, schools and private practices around the US, but practitioners certainly aren't confined to a single area of practice or geographic location.For example, physical therapist and Army Reservist, Lance LeFurge had been employed at the Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic when he was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2008, the Des Moines Register reports....
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7/6/2010
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Physical therapy jobs may outlast the recession
Even though the economy has greatly improved since last year, the national unemployment rate is still at 9.7 percent, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, one professional believes that physical therapy jobs may be "recession proof" and a good option for both those already employed in the field and those considering similar positions. According to a recent column posted by the Indiana-based NWI....
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6/28/2010
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Physical therapy for the future
Many in physical therapy jobs are fascinated by developments in treatment programs. As technology improves, so does the way that patients can be helped. With more advanced equipment, patients can receive additional support and assistance as they go through treatment programs, and some new developments even make a physical therapist's job that much more effective. Some physical therapy professionals find that systems like the Wii Fit can help patients with balance and mobility....
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6/21/2010
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Physical therapist takes independent approach, opens clinic
Some professionals engaged in physical therapy jobs aspire to open their own clinics. Either they see a need for their services in the local community, or they want to both practice and manage the administrative and business aspects of the job. Others want the opportunity to teach, and owning one's clinic is a way to eventually become a mentor approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)....
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6/15/2010
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Physical therapists can build their client base
Even though physical therapy jobs mainly involve hands-on work with patients in recovery, those who manage their own practices have to have a little business knowledge. Some even choose to return to school for MBA degrees in order to help their business operations. However, not all physical therapy professionals want to take the time away from client interactions to return to school....
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6/2/2010
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Yoga provides physical therapy for veterans
Once considered an eccentric activity, yoga has been increasing in popularity over the years. Those in physical therapy jobs should know of its health benefits, as the exercise promotes flexibility and the building of learn muscle. In fact, the 2008 Yoga in America Study revealed that 41.8 percent of yoga practitioners are between the ages of 35 and 54. Today, it seems that some professionals in physical therapy jobs are incorporating yoga into their treatment programs....
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6/1/2010
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Veteran physical therapist honored
Many in physical therapy jobs aspire to a long, rewarding career, and often find an inherent return in helping those who were injured in military combat.Serving one's country by working as a military physical therapist can be a career option for those who want to help ensure that the country's enlisted men and women stay fit and are able to recover if they suffer from injuries in the field....
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6/1/2010
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New Doctoral physical therapy program approved
Many individuals in physical therapy jobs are required to continue their education as part of their career. Some choose to take complementary courses or attend seminars while working full time. Others decide that they would like to incorporate research into their education, and feel that a PhD program suits their needs....
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5/25/2010
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Montana rehab center gets grant for training, equipment
New Directions Wellness center, a rehab therapy facility on the campus of the University of Montana's School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, has received at $20,000 grant to help fund locomotion training and equipment, designed to help patients relearn to walk....
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4/12/2010
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Michigan, Louisiana hold speech language pathology conferences this weekend
Through Saturday, March 27, more than 500 speech-language pathologists, researchers and vendors from Michigan are expected to attend the Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (MSHA) annual conference in Kalamazoo.During the three-day event, professionals will confer over the industry's best practices, and share ideas over opportunities for cutting-edge research, the Kalamazoo Gazette reports....
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3/29/2010
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Physical therapists report seeing more sprain and strains in spring
As the seasons change, physical therapists have been noticing an emerging trend in the number of patients complaining of sprains and strains after engaging in exercise routines and springtime activities without first giving their bodies time to adjust.Damon Whitfield, a physical therapist with Tim Bondy Physical Therapy, told the Charlevoix Courier, that because people are less active during the winter, injuries can emerge from the overuse of muscles rather than vigorous exercise....
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3/27/2010
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New York PTs to protest rising co-pays at state capitol
On May 18th, physical therapists in New York State will recognize the New York Physical Therapy Association's (NYPTA) Lobby Day, by closing their doors and rallying for a reduction of patient co-payments at the state's capitol.Last year, Senate Bill S.4321 and State Assembly Bill A.8171 were introduced to end the obligation of additional co-pays for physical therapy services....
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3/27/2010
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New rehab therapy center to open in Waco, Texas
New rehabilitative therapy jobs, a physical therapy education program and expanded medical care in Central Texas are expected to be the results of a joint project between Scott & White Healthcare and Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center to renovate the Hillcrest facility.When the expanded facility opens around September 1 in Waco, Texas, it will contain 53 beds and provide 24-hour physical, occupational and speech-language therapy to those in the area, the Temple Daily Telegram reports....
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3/24/2010
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West Virginia physical therapists prepare for Haiti medical mission
A team of physicians, nurses, surgeons and physical therapists from Charleston, West Virginia, are preparing for a trip to Haiti to assist with medical efforts, which are in high demand after the earthquake that struck in January. The doctors and practitioners will be heading to Sacred Heart Hospital, which is affiliated with the Center for the Rural Development of Milot (CRUDEM)....
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3/19/2010
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Connecticut hospital expands rehab therapy facility
Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, recently opened its newly renamed and expanded rehabilitative therapy facility on Route 195 in Storrs.Previously known as First Choice Rehab & Sports Medicine, the facility cemented its new image and affiliation with the local hospital by changing its name to Windham Hospital Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, Mansfield Today reports....
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3/17/2010
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Indiana State University invites students, faculty to new physical therapy program
In a vote last Friday, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved the expansion of the curriculum at Indiana State University's (ISU) College of Nursing, Health and Human Services to offer a new doctoral degree in physical therapy.According to the dean of ISU's College of Nursing, Health and Human Services Richard Williams, the new program will help the school meet a need in the professional community....
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3/17/2010
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San Diego rehab therapy center draws wounded soldiers
Since it opened in October 2007, a San Diego rehab therapy center has grown into a popular choice for American troops recovering from amputations and other traumatic injuries.The Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care center, or the C5, is located at the San Diego Naval Medical Center in Balboa Park, the San Diego Union Tribune reports....
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3/15/2010
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Physical therapy jobs emerge from new California health centers
On Wednesday, March 11, community leaders in Goleta, California, held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, which will soon bring new physical therapy jobs to Southern California.In addition to a new physical therapy unit, the 152,000 square-foot facility will include a comprehensive lab, radiology and respiratory therapy services and an endoscopy unit, the Daily Sound reports....
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3/15/2010
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Engineers serve niche role in physical therapy
Because innovations in the world of physical therapy are often sparked by contributions from biologists, medical researchers and physicists, the industry has taken a largely interdisciplinary approach to treating patients.Recently, engineers specializing in robotics have become involved in physical therapy by modeling new machines that can help patients regain their physical and mental faculties, DelmarvaNow.com reports....
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3/10/2010
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Stamford Hospital expands physical therapy center
Connecticut's Stamford Hospital recently expanded its Darien Medical Center, bringing physical therapy jobs to the area, and giving local residents access to outpatient care and rehabilitation services. The renovated facility gives patients access to state-of-the-art exercise equipment and one-on-one treatment sessions with their physical therapist, the Stamford Times reports....
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3/8/2010
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New PTs find travel jobs a befitting lifestyle
Recent graduates of physical therapy programs and practitioners who are still researching their spot in the industry often turn to traveling jobs to take advantage of an employment sector that is growing across the USAside from gaining experience in a variety of clinical settings, traveling physical therapists have found additional advantages of hitting the road, TodayInPT.com reports....
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3/2/2010
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New Ohio physical therapy center to focus on aiding the dizzy
The employment of physical therapists in Ohio may receive a jolt in the coming weeks and months, as several Kettering Health Network hospitals have recently opened a new rehabilitation center in the Washington Township area.The NeuroRehab and Balance Center, the region's first rehab facility to focus on neurological and balance disorders, recently opened in a 15,000 square-foot, $1.4 million facility in the Yankee Medical Center, the Dayton Daily News reports....
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3/1/2010
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Connecticut physical therapists authorized to use laser treatment
Physical therapists in Connecticut have begun to use a low-intensity laser therapy to help patients repair damaged tissue and manage pain.The new trend emerged after the state passed Public Act 09-232 in October 2009, thereby revising the Department of Public Health's licensing statutes, and repealing a prior law that prohibited physical therapists from using the treatment, the Hartford Courant reports....
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3/1/2010
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Downers Grove, Illinois, debates new physical therapy center
A rehab therapy and fitness center could soon be launched in downtown Downers Grove, Illinois, brining physical therapy jobs to the area, and extending care to community residents.ATI Physical Therapy Center has applied to move into a vacant building in the Acadia on the Green development near Main Street and Burlington Avenue, MySuburbanLife.com reports.The Downers Grove Village Council, which presides over the Chicago suburb, is expected to vote on a lease agreement with ATI in early March....
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2/26/2010
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Physical therapy career offers travel, employment options
In a stressed job market, Americans have been more attentive to the claims of career experts and projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that show a growing demand for jobs in the healthcare sector.But a recent release by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) specifically demonstrated the anticipated growth and direction of the physical therapy field....
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2/25/2010
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Olympians turning to innovative physical therapy methods
During this year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver, some of the injuries sustained by athletes have received as much attention as the gold, silver and bronze medalists themselves. As the Olympians undergo physical therapy procedures to address their aches and pains, rehab therapists are recognizing the athletes' preference for innovative medical treatments....
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2/23/2010
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ProEx physical therapy center opens in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Just weeks after announcing the opening of a treatment center in New Hampshire, ProEx, a practitioner-owned private therapy practice, is bringing physical therapy jobs to Massachusetts by opening a new location on Water Street in Haverhill.ProEx physical therapy, which specializes in orthopedics, spine and sports medicine, also has locations in Woburn, Springfield and Boston in Massachusetts; Farmington, Connecticut, and Stratham and Epping in New Hampshire, DBusinessNews.com reports....
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2/22/2010
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Couple's organization makes children's physical therapy accessible in Oregon
Karen Belje and her husband Brent have recently begun operating a nonprofit organization that has brought new children's physical therapy centers to locations around Oregon.With Belje serving as the director of Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies and her husband serving on the board, the couple has opened rehabilitative therapy clinics in McMinnville, Hillsboro, Oregon City and Northeast Portland, the Yamhill Valley News Register reports....
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2/22/2010
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University of Minnesota basketball captain follows physical therapy career path
The University of Minnesota women's basketball team captain Katie Ohm is setting an example for fellow students who are interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy.The guard was recently accepted into the Mayo School of Health Sciences' three-year physical therapy program at the Mayo Clinic, the Rochester Post-Bulletin reports. A highly-regarded program, the Mayo Clinic each year accepts only 28 students who are hoping to earn a doctoral degree in physical therapy....
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2/22/2010
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Traveling physical therapists may target Pennsylvania
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, the consortium of Pennsylvania physical therapy offices, has announced that it will add two new PT facilities to its association next month.The new locations will raise the number of physical therapy centers associated under the Good Shepherd network to 20, the Morning Call reports....
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2/18/2010
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Massachusetts physical therapy provider turns to professional sports
The growth of sports medicine in recent years has given some students the motivation to follow the physical therapy career path and given current practitioners additional avenues for employment.The Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), in Cambridge Massachusetts, has long provided high school athletes in the Boston area with physical therapy....
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2/17/2010
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Rehab therapy travel jobs bound for Guatemala
A group of rehab therapy students from the University of South Dakota are planning a trip to Guatemala next month to provide aid and be exposed to rehabilitative therapy travel jobs.The students and members of the USD faculty plan to leave for Central America on March 5, but are first requesting donations to help them bring supplies to the impoverished area through the Hope Haven International program, the Press and Dakotan reports....
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2/9/2010
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Speech language therapy tools address shortage of practitioners in schools
This week a prominent provider of speech therapy rehabilitation materials introduced a new line of products designed to help patients suffering from degenerative conditions improve their speech function by impelling them to associate words with images.Eight new photo card decks, produced by Speech Remedy, are designed to address issues like confrontational naming, problem solving, safety and awareness, categorization and sequencing during speech-language cognitive rehabilitation....
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2/4/2010
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Michigan physical therapist to travel with Olympic ski team
As America's athletes represent the country in the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics, behind the scenes traveling physical therapists will be soothing their aches and pains to keep them in peak physical shape for competition.Later this month, Aaron Saari, a 34-year-old physical therapist from White Pine, Michigan, will head north with the US Ski Team to provide treatment during the Olympic Games, and hopefully contribute to a historic medal for the team, Fox affiliate TV 6 reports....
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2/3/2010
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Legislation could pave way for West Virginia physical therapy assistant jobs
A bill that aims to amend the West Virginia Physical Therapy Practice Act and create physical therapy assistant jobs in the state has passed the House Government Organization and will be referred to the House Judiciary Committee.Among its provisions, the legislation, dubbed House Bill 4140, would raise the number of physical therapy assistants that could be supervised by a single physical therapist from two to four, the Marshall University Parthenon reports....
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2/3/2010
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U.S. occupational therapist an asset for Haiti relief
An occupational therapy student who made a trip to Haiti in late December to visit his sister has indefinitely extended his stay and been able to use his education to assist children injured by the January 12 earthquake.Towson University student Alec Bersch originally planned to return to his Maryland school today, but has decided to pursue the open-ended mission to help his sister support a Haitian orphanage, the Baltimore Sun reports....
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2/2/2010
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Health officials: Physical therapists could 'travel anywhere in the U.S.'
The nursing shortage and anticipated growth of the entire healthcare industry has been a widely reported subplot during the recession over the past two years. But according to Iowa health officials, the physical therapy field in general, and travel therapy jobs in particular, have become a highly-demanded commodity."It's about an aging population," Donna Orton, chairwoman of the health division at North Iowa Area Community College told the Globe Gazette....
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1/29/2010
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Traveling physical therapist bound for Vancouver Olympics
Though physical therapists typically find employment in a hospital, private clinic or elder care facility, practitioners are continually proving that they are not bound to a single sector or setting.Traveling physical therapist Edison Au, a resident of Warren, New Jersey, is currently waiting for his British Columbia physical therapy license to clear so he may work on a medical team during the Vancouver Winter Olympics next month....
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1/21/2010
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Regardless of career path, physical therapists in need
Because the physical therapy field offers a wide range of employment opportunities, there is not one neatly packaged career trajectory to become a licensed practitioner. Openings include per diem jobs, travel jobs or positions as a physical therapy assistant, before some professionals settle into permanent roles at a hospital, school or clinic....
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1/20/2010
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Physical therapy iPhone app designed to improve home care
As the Baby Boom generation ages and older Americans become reluctant to pay for long term healthcare of inpatient stays, physical therapy jobs have shifted their focus to home care and preparing patients for home-based programs.The physical training company Pump One has recently released an iPhone application, FitnessBuilder, which aims to help therapists and patients communicate more effectively during the course of an exercise program, especially one that is performed in the home....
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1/20/2010
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Traveling physical therapist offers care to Haitian earthquake victims
A Pennsylvania woman with experience traveling as a volunteer physical therapist has begun lending her services to earthquake victims in Haiti.Denise English, who has trained physical therapy technicians with Health Volunteers Overseas since 2001, was in the Haitian town of Deschapelles last Tuesday when the earthquake hit, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.The physical therapist was working at Hopital Albert Schweitzer as the director of the Rehabilitation Technician Training Program....
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1/18/2010
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Advancement in OT fostered by achievable goals
Like most professionals, many occupational therapists are continually reassessing their career and practice goals, regardless of their experience or level of education in the field. Though it may be easy to become so immersed in the daily activities of school or work, clearly defining short-term professional aspirations can help contribute to long-term success....
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1/15/2010
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Physical therapy job-seekers target APTA convention
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a nationally recognized professional organization, will hold an industry convention in mid-February in San Diego at which recent grads and other practitioners may apply for permanent and travel physical therapy jobs.Between February 17 and 20, the APTA will hold the Combined Sections Meeting (CSM), which focuses on access to programs designed by all 18 of the association's specialty sections....
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1/11/2010
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Online physical therapy education helps practitioners meet licensure requirements
The California Physical Therapy Association (CPTA) and web education provider Educata have teamed up to help the state's physical therapists meet newly-imposed licensure requirements, which mandate a specific level of continuing education to remain in good standing."We enter into this partnership at an important time for the profession in our state," said Stacy DeFoe, executive director of the CPTA....
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1/8/2010
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Occupational and physical therapists to join rehab team in top Chicago hospital
A recently announced partnership between Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) will expand rehabilitation services in Will County and southwest Chicago communities, and will provide job opportunities to professionals ranging from occupational therapists to audiologists....
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1/7/2010
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Traveling physical therapists gain job opportunities in Milwaukee
A company that has provided physical and occupational therapy in the Midwest since 1991 recently opened a new office on Milwaukee''s eastside, in a move that may bring more jobs to the area and provide opportunities for traveling therapists.The new branch of the company AthletiCo, which is based in Illinois, will provide everything from rehabilitation to massage therapy to clients in Milwaukee and may afford traveling therapists job opportunities in a new location....
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1/7/2010
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Research grants may bring PT jobs to Ohio, Pennsylvania
At the end of 2009, two physical therapists received grants from the Foundation for Physical Therapy (FPT) to fund projects aimed at determining the efficacy of certain interventions in a move that may bring more jobs to their research facilities.The FPT, which annually awards research grants to promising investigators, this year gave $40,000 to both Dr Linda Lowes of Nationwide Children''s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and Dr Scott Stackhouse of Arcadia University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
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1/7/2010
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Research Agenda may help clarify job path of occupational therapists
At the close of 2009, the American Occupational Association and American Occupational Therapy Foundation provided insight to students and young professionals in the field regarding the direction of the OT industry by adopting the Research Advisory Panel''s (RAP) Occupational Therapy Research Agenda (OTRA).The OTRA aims to identify the major goals and priorities for those holding occupational therapy research roles....
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1/4/2010
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Support of comparative intervention research may create occupational therapy jobs
The omnipresent healthcare reform debate will doubtlessly carry implications for the average American family, insurers and industry professionals. Specifically, the emphasis on comparative effectiveness research in the comprehensive legislation will affect positions that are available for those pursuing occupational therapy jobs....
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12/31/2009
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Triathletes express need for physical therapy
As young physical therapists seek out the areas of their industry that are primed for growth, many intuitively look at areas or demographics that are prone to experience a high need for their services. While the aging Baby Boomer population has created numerous PT jobs in the eldercare sector, others in the field are noting the therapy has become an essential part of life for triathletes....
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12/30/2009
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Career preview available for occupational therapy job seekers
Many students and young professionals in the field of occupational therapy may be apprehensive about their future in the career. In an industry with such a wide breadth of practical services, the decision to accept a job in a specialized sector may seem like a daunting task....
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12/30/2009
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Employers increase recruitment of nontraditional students for physical therapy jobs
Portions of the US healthcare system, including the employment of physical and occupational therapists, could receive a makeover next year if President Barack Obama signs the long-awaited reform legislation into law. As the industry adapts to the changes, recruiters across a variety of sectors have expanded their search for qualified professionals to those who have undergone unconventional training....
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12/29/2009
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Growing senior citizen population relies on physical therapy
As members of the sizeable Baby Boom generation become senior citizens, physical therapy jobs have become vital to caring for the aging population. Upon reaching the retirement age, many of these seniors look to enjoy their favorite activities while overcoming the higher prevalence of health problems they may encounter....
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12/28/2009
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Expert: Traveling SLPs have opportunity for work experience
With the healthcare industry under the microscope nowadays, many professionals in the field are anticipating changes in the role, compensation and employment opportunities for trained specialists. While a broad range of training and work experience can benefit speech-language pathologists (SLP) seeking new jobs, the professionals may also wish to focus their employment goals on areas that are particularly accessible or primed for growth....
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12/28/2009
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Nintendo Wii makes mark on physical therapy jobs
As with any industry, professionals holding or pursuing physical therapy jobs must stay on top of trends within the field if they are to remain competitive candidates for opening positions. As new technology emerges, some physical therapists may find that teens and young children are just as familiar with up-and-coming treatments as the specialists themselves....
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12/22/2009
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Physical therapists jobs in demand across the country
Students studying physical therapy and graduates in the field will likely be grateful to hear that the November issue of CNNMoney.com''s feature Best Jobs in America listed physical therapy jobs as seventh in their rankings.The reports specifically referenced a growth in demand for the profession around the country, which may lead to plentiful job opportunities for physical therapists who wish to travel as part of their position....
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12/18/2009
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Physical therapy research ongoing in California
Physical therapists traveling on the job may wish to steer toward California, where cutting-edge research is being performed on constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT), a potentially effective form of treatment for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.A review published in the November issue of Physical Therapy, the scientific journal circulated by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), investigated 21 intervention studies and two systematic reviews on the experimental therapy....
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12/17/2009
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Tips for finding speech therapist jobs in Massachusetts
When looking for speech therapist jobs, many individuals decide they''ll leave their home state in order to pursue a promising career opportunity should one ever present itself elsewhere. For professionals looking for employment in specific states, it might be prudent to stay informed of any tips on dealing with local licensure boards....
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12/9/2009
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Occupational therapist jobs in Pennsylvania undergoing change
Travelling as a recently graduated occupational therapist can offer professionals the opportunity to build their resumes in some of the country''s best rehabilitation settings, so it can be important to remain aware of new healthcare developments that are occurring around the USOTs seeking employment in Pennsylvania might be interested to know that on November 30, the Governor''s Office of Healthcare Reform (GOHCR) announced its plan to transition to an electronic health records system has ente
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12/8/2009
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Looking for traveling physical therapist jobs
Traveling as a new graduate can offer great career development opportunities for physical therapists, but sometimes it''s unclear where one should begin the job hunting process.Every newly licensed professional who is looking for their first job needs a well-built resume, so developing this document is where many individuals begin their search for employment. A resume is basically a summary of a person''s skill set and relevant experiences....
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12/3/2009
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