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In Defense of Experience
by Toni Patt

Last week I found myself in the position of defending experienced therapists, specifically those who have been practicing 15 years or more. I was talking to a newer graduate, SB. He was finding fault with therapists who have been practicing awhile but Read More...

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A Disturbing Trend
by Toni Patt

The old ladies of therapy have been talking again. This time we were discussing a trend we've noticed. We're concerned because what we've seen doesn't bode well for the future of our profession. None of us are excited with the new graduates we've been Read More...

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I'm Confused About Something
by Toni Patt

I work as a contract therapist. Using me is expensive. In Houston the rates for contract services keep going up. I think there have been two rate hikes in the last 6 months. Facilities use us to fill vacant positions until someone can be hired. Many facilities Read More...

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Who is Responsible?
by Toni Patt

Like most therapists, I'm a veteran of interdisciplinary turf battles. Usually the problem is PT and nursing going around over getting a patient out of bed. Sometimes it's about whether out of bed to chair is a PT or a nursing order. This time was a little Read More...

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Quality Help is Hard to Find
by Toni Patt

Remember the days when the only people who worked for contract staffing companies were the ones who couldn't get a job anywhere else? Those days are long gone. Some very good therapists work for these companies. Using a contract therapist can be expensive. Read More...

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