Therapy Jobs Blog

Regardless of how experienced of a therapist you are, interviews are always stressful, even when they are conducted over the phone.  The best way to alleviate the stress is to prepare!  Take time to research the company.  Prepare questions for the interviewer.  By doing this, you’ll be ready, informed, and educated.  The more knowledgeable you are about the company and the position you are interviewing for, the better you will appear to the interviewer.  Below are some additional tips:

• Speak clearly and slowly.
• Sit up straight in your chair or stand while interviewing to help convey your interest and enhance the energy in your voice over the phone.
• Smile!  You will sound friendlier.
• To help you answer any detailed questions about your work history, have a hardcopy of your resume in front of you.
• Be confident.  Just as in a face-to-face interview, you will be judged on self confidence.  Over the phone, however, confidence is portrayed by your level of enthusiasm and friendliness, the sound of your voice, and other subtle factors.
• Don’t ramble.  Get to the point.  Be brief and concise.
• Prepare yourself for uncomfortable silence.  This is where your list of prepared questions comes in handy.
• Potential compensation and benefits should not be discussed with the person interviewing you.  These topics should be directed to your recruiter and/or the staffing company that set you up on the interview. 

Check out Travel Rehab’s newest option in finding the best therapy jobs- the Daily Deal. http://www.travelrehab.com/dailydeal.php.

Here you can find the best compensation package of any job agency online. Our current Daily Deal as of 9/24 is a Physical Therapist Job in Portland, Oregon. A 13 week assignment located at a Hospital in the suburbs of Portland.

For more information on this Physical Therapy Job or any other Travel Rehab Jobs, sign up today!

Education by far is the make or break in many cases when it comes to hiring a Speech Language Pathologist. Employers want to know how many credentials you can bring to their company- both prior employment and education. A lot of Speech Language Pathologists will list their hours and patient statistics and never show their daily trials and passions that make their job as an SLP so rewarding.

Keep in mind when sending your resume that you have a strong cover letter included (regardless if the job posting asks or not, you should have a cover letter). Avoid simple ‘mission statements’ and choose your words carefully. Cover your favorite areas of being an SLP, and ’sell’ your best qualities and experience. Show accomplishment and confidence.

With the ever-growing demand for Speech Language Patholigists, finding a great job in this industry should not be a problem. Having a well-thought out and strong resume will only help encourage the number of job interests. Good Luck!

A Physical Therapy Job can be a very rewarding career. Over the next decade the demand for Physical Therapists are expected to increase above the average job in the United States. You will find most Physical Therapy Jobs at hospitals, rehablitation centers and orthopedic settings.

Education: In order to become a Physical Therapist you must graduate with either a Masters or Doctoral degree and pass a state license exam. Some of the courses you will take includes Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and several ’specialized’ courses such as Manifestation of Disease and Therapeutic Procedures. Over the course of your career as a PT, expect to take continuing education courses as needed to improve not only your job skills, but increase you’re overall understanding of the practices and procedures involved in Physical Therapy.

Salary: Depending on what type of facility and the location in the United States will determine what you can earn as a Physical Therapist. On average, most PTs will earn at least $60,000 annually.

A very rewarding and exciting way of working as a Physical Therapist is traveling therapy. Many PTs are trying this method of employment by taking on assignments from anywhere in the United States. Physical Therapy Jobs are in such high demand, that finding an assignment is easy, not to mention the benefits and pay tend to be some of the best out there.

Whatever you choose in your career as a Physical Therapist, you will find not only jobs are plentiful but the rewards as a PT are as well.

An interesting website provided by Marshall University geared for Physical Therapists called the “Interactive Patient”. The Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall designed an online program not only for Physical Therapy students but those working on any degree of medicine.

The tool offers students a chief complaint who then has to interact with the “patient” requesting additional history, performing a physical exam, and reviewing laboratory data and x-rays.

After your diagnosis, the therapist or physician can submit their treatment plan. Feedback may be provided based on your findings.

This can be a great teaching tool even if you’re not in school or it can simply be a ‘fun’ task to try out if you are a well-learned PT or OT.

To find out more, visit: http://medicus.marshall.edu/mainmenu.htm

If you are considering a job in Travel Therapy congratulations! This is an amazing journey that will not only enhance your career; it will open the door to endless opportunities.

The majority of those asked will tell of exciting experiences, and the positive impact it has on their lives. Taking a new assignment brings the sense of a fresh start to each job. New places, new faces and a way to learn new techniques and job skills await you as a traveling therapist.

Since you choose what assignments you want to take, this can be a great opportunity to be closer to family members who may live far away, or see an entirely different climate. Many people wouldn’t complain taking a therapy job in Sunny Florida during the winter!

Although this type of lifestyle isn’t for everyone, those who do this will agree is it definitely something to consider if you are a PT, OT or SLP.  If you think you may be ready for a career in travel therapy, begin asking others in this field their own experiences and be sure to ask a lot of questions before signing any contract. Good Luck!

Just like starting a new school or your new job, you may feel overwhelmed starting your new job assignment.

Here are some general tips you can use to help ease the transition, adjusting to your new surroundings, co-workers and overall environment;

• Build Respect among your co-workers. Have a positive and enthusiastic approach to creating new friendships and a desire to be a part of their team. Ask where you may provide additional assistance and show concern and empathy towards their needs and issues that may occur at the workplace.
• Have Great People Skills. Show interest in others you work with. Be an approachable person by having a positive attitude; even a smile will show you want to be there and want to be a part of their organization no matter how long you will stay.
• Stay away from “work politics”.  Complaining and gossiping is one of the worst things to bring into a new assignment.
• Be Sensitive with Your Suggestions.  You may be compelled to offer advise or suggestions from time-to-time. Although you may feel this will be beneficial to those who work with you, make sure it comes in a nonjudgemental way. Blurting out suggestions or changes to a procedure that may be the norm for quite sometime could appear to be disrespectful to the staff and make your work environment very hostile if not uncomfortable.
• Always be Professional.  You have the priviledge of being a traveling therapist. Show your skills in a dignified and professional manner. Respect the rules and the staff members who run the facility and you will experience a truly rewarding career in travel therapy.