If you’ve decided to seek work as a rehabilitation therapist, your first step will be to earn a master’s degree in either physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. You’ll also need to pass your field’s licensure examination. If you’re just starting to think about working as a rehab therapist, as you get ready for ….
Rehabilitation therapists work in a variety of settings, often dictated by what kind of rehab therapy they do. A rehab therapist is someone who has been trained to assist people who are recovering from illness or trauma that can be emotional, physical or psychological in nature. The therapist works primarily to help his or her ….
If you’re an occupational therapist, do yourself a favor and join at least one professional OT association. Why? Here are just a few reasons: Most professional associations publish newsletters and/or professional journals that they deliver to their members. Read them and you’ll be able to keep up-to-date on the latest developments and issues in OT. ….
If you’ve ever had the desire to travel to different parts of the country using your physical, occupational or rehabilitation skills in facilities where they’re needed most, consider working as a travel therapist. The benefits of doing so are many. Here are just a few: You’ll more than likely make more money. The hourly wages ….