OTA to OT Transition: Should You Make The Change?
The acronym “OTA” stands for occupational therapist assistant, whereas “OT” stands for an occupational therapist. So, what’s the difference between the two? Though OTAs and OTs have similar responsibilities, there are different requirements for each profession. Are you considering becoming an OTA? Or, are you considering transitioning from an OTA to an OT? Which career path is best for you? Some people...
Aphasia Physical Therapy: What is it and How Does it Work?
There are all kinds of physical therapy techniques that are used to deal with a number of physical and mental traumas. Did you know that there is physical therapy for a brain trauma that causes the person to not be able to speak, write, or understand language? Well, there is! Damage to specific areas of the brain cause aphasia. Speech-language pathologists treat this with different types of aphasia physical therapy. Below, we will...
8 Negative Effects of Bad Posture
Bad posture, especially in today’s technological age, is impossible to escape. However, bad posture is more than a small daily issue. For both you and your patients, bad posture can have harmful effects. These are both negative effects on the body and the mind. In order to take care of yourself and give your patients the best care possible, it’s important to place emphasis on good posture. It may be tedious in the moment, but good...
What Allied Health Careers are in Demand?
We’ve all seen the numbers. The healthcare industry is facing a shortage of workers in countless professions. Yet, some jobs are even more in need than others. Under the broad field of allied health, these disparities in demand are definitely apparent. What allied health careers are in demand? “All of them” is the simple answer. However, nine allied health professions are in high demand and stand out above the others! Find...
Allied Health Professionals Week 2019 Campaign | Official Rules
To celebrate Allied Health Professionals Week, AlliedTravelCareers.com is happy to announce our social media contest that gives allied health professionals the opportunity to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Over the years, we’ve worked with allied professionals to find the best possible travel assignment and this year we want to give back to them. Tune in to our social media contest during Allied Health Professionals Week...