Posts by Michael Lamia
Travel PT From The Perspective Of A New Grad
When I began my job hunt after graduating from PT school and passing my board exam, I wasn’t sure which setting I wanted to work in permanently. Having enjoyed all my clinical rotations in school and having numerous interests, I began looking for a permanent position where I would have the opportunity to rotate between…
Read More5 Great Reasons Why Speech Language Pathologists Have The Best Job
If you’re in the healthcare business, you’re in the business of helping others, which is an immense perk of becoming a healthcare professional in the first place. But perhaps it’s Speech Language Pathologists who have some of the greatest benefits when it comes to the day to day life of being an SLP. Here’s what…
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Kinect Is Revolutionizing Physical Therapy
Microsoft’s Kinect for Windows isn’t just for practicing those dance moves or playing virtual sports anymore. Researchers at Reflexion Health are using the Kinect to change the way patients recover during Physical Therapy. The system they used is called Vera, and it has recently received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration after…
Read MoreMedical School Enrollment Hits Record High
Medical schools across the country have reported a record breaking number of applications and enrollments, despite the fact that senior physicians warn of the volatility of the medical field. There’s a lot of numbers and statistics to consider when the current state of medical school enrollment, so we took the liberty of breaking it all…
Read MoreThe Toughest Jobs To Fill: PTs and RNs Make The List
We’ve all been there. We’ve all gone through it. That agonizing feeling of finding that perfect job and then having your dreams crushed because a hiring manager says you don’t match the specific skill set that they’re looking for, making the job harder to fill. Some positions are more susceptible to this trend than others.…
Read MoreIntroducing The Healthcare App To Make Finding Your Next Job Simple
The Ardor Health Solutions App Is Here The wait is over! The solution to your career seeking opportunities is here. Ardor Health Solutions is happy to announce that our app is now officially available on both iOS and Android! What is the Ardor Health App? The Ardor Health App is designed to keep you plugged into…
Read MoreArdor Health Solutions Named A Best Workplace For Women
Ardor Health Solutions was named as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women in 2015. Ardor Health Solutions ranked 79th in the inaugural list compiled by Great Place to Work and Fortune.com. The survey gathered feedback from female employees who recognize their workplace as a place where women can thrive. How Are Companies Chosen? Great Place to Work® surveyed 135,689…
Read MoreBattling Back Problems As A Physical Therapist
On a day to day basis, one of the top problems you’ll treat as a physical therapist is back pain. But there are a variety of factors that can be the root cause for back pain. Below, you will find a variety of reasons a patient might experience back pain. Battling Back Problems As A…
Read More7 Apps To Keep You Moving As A Travel Therapist
7 Apps To Keep You Moving As A Travel Therapist Posted by Mike T Lamia on Sep 11, 2015 2:09:43 PM Find me on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter inShare 13 Whether you’re traveling as a physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech language pathologist, you’re expected to be on the go 24/7. But every expert could use…
Read MoreThe Five Essential Tips For Back To School Therapists
Another school year is upon us, which means students and teachers will be back in the classroom and school therapists across the country will be starting new contracts at school districts in every state. Whether you’re a Speech Language Pathologist, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or any other specialty, you’re going to have a little bit…
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