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Clinic leaders hold one of the most challenging positions in a PT company. While their primary role is still that of a treating clinician, they also…
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Becoming a Physical Therapist (PT) is a long and demanding road. Excelling academically in undergraduate education is crucial for acceptance to PT…
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Connection and connectedness can mean a variety of things to different people. It may mean a team has a deep emotional connection with each other and…
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In high school, my history teacher quickly figured me out. Within the first two weeks, he "invited" me to sit in the front row. My assigned seat was…
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Mastering Communication in PT Leadership You did it. Your competence, abilities, and hard work have paid off. You are the one in charge. But what do…
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A sluggish economy has made it hard to find job openings in any industry over the past few years. As business starts to improve, there will be more…
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Physical therapists, according to the American Physical Therapy Association, “are highly-educated, licensed health care professionals who can help…
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Collabs are not exclusive to Generation Z. Remember when David Bowie teamed up with Queen for "Under Pressure" in 1981? And who can forget Michael…
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One of the final steps before graduating and starting your career as a physical therapist, potentially at a clinic like an Alliance Physical Therapy…
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You’ve recently graduated and passed your PT boards. Next up is the job hunt. Looking for and securing your first physical therapy job can seem…
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In today's world where the line between work and life blurs, it’s key for leaders to create an environment that attracts, motivates and retains top…
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Sometimes you get gifts you want, and sometimes you get gifts you need. During my time at the University of Illinois at Chicago, I had no interest in…
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Sports physical therapy is a dynamic field. It offers rewarding career opportunities for people passionate about sports medicine and rehabilitation.…
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Physical therapy is a diverse field that offers numerous career opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice. Nonclinical roles are an…
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Navigating the job market can be daunting for those starting a physical therapy career or seeking a change. However, thanks to the increasing demand…
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Congratulations on securing a physical therapy job interview! Now, it’s time to lay the groundwork for success. Starting a new job at a physical…
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So, you want to become a physical therapist. Physical therapy is a smart occupation to pursue because it’s one of the fastest-growing occupations in…
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There are hundreds of career paths that you can explore, but it’s not always easy to determine which job is the right fit for you. The first thing…
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Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are workers who operate in clinics under the supervision and direction of physical therapists. There are about…
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Richard Leaver, Alliance PTP CEO - I recently came across a powerful reminder of how military leaders prioritize the needs of their non-commissioned…
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When I moved to West Michigan from the south side of Chicago, it seemed like an unwritten rule for locals to share recommendations about must-try…
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Are you a physical therapist looking for work? You’d be joining a group of nearly 229,740 physical therapists in the United States. This number is…
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“The Best Jobs of the 2000s”—a title that appeared in virtually every magazine throughout the 1990s. At this time, email was nonexistent, and Google…
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There are many aspects that contribute to having a successful job interview that leads to an employment offer. You need to be friendly yet…