Category: APTP
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The Worst Kept Secret to Providing the Best Patient Care
Becoming a Physical Therapist (PT) is a long and demanding road. Excelling academically in undergraduate education is crucial for acceptance to PT school. After that, doctoral-level coursework consumes the next three years. Upon graduation, you must successfully complete a rigorous national exam. Following licensure, many PTs choose to pursue additional specialized certifications or residencies to…
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Creating Connections Within Your Team – Part Two
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 operates more like a family. This may seem wonderful in theory, but these situations can be rare to find. What I’m talking about is a bit smaller scale. It’s…
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Boss Blog: Showing Up
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 close enough that a sneeze could scatter his papers. Though I don’t remember much about his western civilization lessons, I do remember the bumper sticker affixed to…
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Mastering Communication in PT Leadership – Part One
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 you do now? Becoming a leader in the physical therapy industry marks a significant achievement. It is natural to assume that those that make the best clinicians will be…
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Boss Blog: True Collaboration
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 Jordan’s iconic partnership with Nike when the first Air Jordan shoe made its debut in 1985? From music to fashion to even food (Taco Bell Dorito Loco, anyone?), America has…
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Fostering a Thriving Company Culture
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 talent for long-term success. As companies navigate the evolving landscape of team member expectations and workplace dynamics, focusing on a holistic approach to company culture, work-life balance and team member…
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Boss Blog: Stages of Play
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 the topic of pediatrics. However, the cohort of professors at the time were some of the most elite minds in the nation regarding pediatric physical therapy. Notably, Dr.…
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The top 8 reasons you might feel knee and ankle pain in the same leg
If you’re experiencing knee pain and foot or ankle pain in the same leg, it can be hard to tell if you’ve got one injury or two different ones. The good news is that knee pain and ankle pain in the same leg can often be traced back to the one single cause. Because these joints are stacked on top of…
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Leaders Eat Last
I recently came across a powerful reminder of how military leaders prioritize the needs of their non-commissioned soldiers. They would let their soldiers be served their food first, even placing themselves at the back of the line. This simple act holds deep symbolism and has significant implications for leaders across all organizations. As Simon Sinek…
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Boss Blog: Lessons from Pizza
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 pizza places. Out of politeness and a desire to get acquainted with the neighborhood, there was a sense of obligation to venture out and later provide feedback on whether the…
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The 5 types of PT exam questions you should prepare for
Embarking on a career in physical therapy as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) requires a commitment to excellence and a thorough understanding of your chosen profession. An essential component of either career path is the National Physical Therapy Examinations for Physical Therapist Assistants (NPTE-PTA) and the Doctors of…
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What salary and benefits can you expect as an Alliance physical therapist?
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 expected to grow rapidly, with a projected increase of about 15% by the year 2032. Say you’ve completed all your education and licensure requirements to begin working as a physical…