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difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy

By Caitlin Dobson OT or PT? Occupational therapists and physical therapists often work side-by-side, addressing similar conditions using similar treatment

Physical Therapy

5 Physical Therapy Settings to Explore Before Applying to PT School

May 28, 2018 Christy 141 Views acute care, home health, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, physical therapy, practice setting, pre-PT, shadowing, skilled nursing

By Meredith Castin, PT, DPT When you’re planning to apply to physical therapy school, you may or may not have an

Physical Therapy

What to Expect in a Typical Physical Therapy Job Interview

January 2, 2018June 22, 2018 Lee 92 Views dpt, job interview, Meredith castin, non-clinical pt, physical therapy, physical therapy student, pt

By Meredith Castin, PT, DPT Congratulations! You’ve submitted an application for your physical therapy dream job; you’re eager to shine

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Specialties and Practice Settings as a Physical Therapist

June 29, 2017 Lee 146 Views clinical setting, dpt, physical therapist, physical therapy, physical therapy student, prehealth, prehealth student, premed, pt

What is physical therapy? Chances are, you’ve heard of physical therapy (PT). Perhaps you have even attended physical therapy as

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So You Want to Leave Patient Care: Now What?

April 18, 2017 Lee 84 Views career, career change, non-clinical career, Occupational Therapy, physical therapy, pt/ot, writing

Are you experiencing clinician burnout? Do you bring your patients’ emotional and physical burdens home with you every night? Yet,

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Helping Hands: A Conversation with Paul Rockar, Jr., DPT, MS

May 20, 2015 Lee 39 Views career, feature article, healthcare, Paul Rockar, physical therapy, students, UCD Prehealth Conference

The first thing you notice about Paul Rockar, Jr., PT, DPT, MS, is his energy. Focused and friendly, he speaks

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Sciences Q&A

20 Questions: Jeremy Duane Houser, PT, DPT

December 30, 2012June 24, 2018 Lee 59 Views 20 Questions, feature article, physical therapist, physical therapy

Jeremy Houser shares his advice for students and gives perspective on the field of physical therapy

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20 Questions: David Andry, PT

May 13, 2012 Lee 113 Views 20 Questions, feature article, physical therapist, physical therapy

David Andry, PT shares his perspective on the field of physical therapy and advice for students

Occupational Therapy Psychology and Social Welfare Rehabilitation Sciences Q&A Speech-Language Pathology

20 Questions: Lani Hessen, OTR/L

April 29, 2012June 24, 2018 Lee 66 Views 20 Questions, developmental optometry, feature article, Occupational Therapy, pediatric occupational therapy, physical therapy, psycotherapy, speech therapy

Lani Hessen shares her perspective on the field of pediatric occupational therapy and advice for students.

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Sciences Q&A

20 Questions: Karen McCain, PT, DPT, NCS

April 8, 2012June 24, 2018 Lee 68 Views 20 Questions, feature article, physical therapy

Karen McCain, PT, DPT, NCS is assistant professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Department of

Physical Therapy

Implementing and Operating a Physical Therapy Business

March 25, 2012 Lee 65 Views 20 Questions, feature article, physical therapy

Sterling Carter answers twenty questions about being a physical therapist and owning his own physical therapy clinic.

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Sciences Q&A

20 Questions: Secili DeStefano, DPT, OCS

January 22, 2012June 24, 2018 Lee 43 Views 20 Questions, career, feature article, physical therapy, students

Dr. Secili DeStefano shares her insights about the field of physical therapy and advice for students.

Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Admissions Process – Part 2

November 9, 2011June 24, 2018 Lee 126 Views admissions, application, career, feature article, how-to, physical therapy

This is the second article in our series about the physical therapy admissions process.

Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Admissions Process – Part 1

October 30, 2011July 9, 2018 Lee 176 Views admissions, feature article, physical therapy, students

A brief overview of the process of applying to physical therapy programs.