April 2010 - Posts

Scheduling
by Lisa West

I had the opportunity last week to assist with the early-morning scheduling for acute care therapists. Let me just say this - I had no idea how complicated scheduling is. Whether you are practicing in an OP setting, acute or rehab - getting your schedule Read More...

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Going Barefoot
by Lisa West

Well, I am running my first half-marathon next week and am at the climax of my training. This weekend I will run 10 miles to cap off an eight-week schedule of running. Two things surprised me during this training: how much I enjoyed running and how much Read More...

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Cabin Fever
by Lisa West

I've been a PT for almost a year now, and I just realized - I've been a PT for almost a year! I feel a little itchy. It's a hard adjustment. In the school life, nothing lasts for more than 16 weeks. Once a class or semester is over, you move on to the Read More...

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My First CE Course
by Lisa West

Well, I found a course I was interested in, signed up and took my first continuing education course. The title? "Patient Crisis: Identify the Signs and Symptoms Before the Patient Crashes." I must start by saying the continental breakfast was wonderful. Read More...

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My First Performance Review
by Lisa West

I can breathe a sigh of relief, my performance review for my first 9 months of working is over! Actually, I enjoyed the process and am already thinking of opportunities to continue my growth as a therapist for next year. There were a few things I really Read More...

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