American Traveler Allied offers sound career advice to therapy undergrads
PT grads are like gold. They're highly prized by employers and typically get jobs fast. But that's not to say competition won't be stiff when you graduate. Healthcare employers continue to look for therapy graduates who perform exceptionally well in school and are familiar with modern medical technologies. In this light, American Traveler Allied has a few solid suggestions to help therapy students land them the therapist jobs they want when they graduate.
First, start networking with peers and practitioners upon entering your Masters program - don't wait until the last few months. If you're ambitious, pursue a Clinical Residency or Fellowship. This shows prospective employers you're familiar with clinical environs and have experience handling patients.
Second, become one with evidence-based medical technologies such as EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems or cloud reporting early in your program. Prospective healthcare employers operating within large health systems or staffing state-of-the-art outpatient facilities may be inclined to hire a PT or OT graduate with IT experience ahead of one without.
Third, watch your grades. Graduating with honors reflects hard work and diligence - traits employers respect. Awards and commendations for community service go a long way too.
Lastly, develop a strategy for your therapy jobs search. Consider facility type, location, reputation, management, patient population and work setting. Decide whether hospital work is right for you or if a skilled nursing facility, outpatient rehab or private practice would be better. Be proactive in emailing prospective healthcare employers with questions. Avoid making pay a priority (most therapist jobs pay well) and don't feel like you have to settle for the first therapy job that comes along.
Learn how therapy job postings sent to your cell phone or handheld mobile device help job search.
Staffing agencies like American Traveler Allied can significantly help PT and OT graduates with their therapist jobs search. We offer a bevy of therapy jobs resources to enhance job search for physical therapy and occupational therapist graduates and we put you in touch quickly with PT and OT employers nationwide.
Travel therapy jobs can expand job search opportunities and open doors to therapy careers you can't achieve locally.
Would you consider a travel therapist job in Alaska, New England, Hawaii or California? Read how therapy travel jobs are on the upswing. American Traveler Allied social media resources can help you land one.
Click here for details on documentation and how PT and OT graduates can get started on a travel therapy career. Call 800.617.0608 to speak to a consultant or apply online today.
