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Occupational Therapy Jobs Outlook: What’s in Store for the Future

Occupational therapists will tell you that their job is rewarding, fulfilling, complex, and always a challenge, which is why they love it. They will also be glad to know that their future looks secure and strong with a very positive occupational…

Money Talks: Salary Tips for having that Awkward Conversation

As we tour the Midwest, networking with students and therapists, we are often prompted with questions regarding finding a job and making sure it’s a good fit. However, the most popular question continues to be, “how and when do I have…

Job Trends for Therapists

DEMAND FOR THERAPISTS CONTINUES TO GROW Economic health directly impacts job trends, but jobs in some market sectors are relatively unaffected by economic downturns. Those jobs are in industries which are driven more by demographics than by…

Seasonal Impact on Older Adults Health

For everything there is a season. Sports, farming, fashion … What about “fall” season? Does the time of year affect the types of injuries therapists may be treating in their older patients? Falls are a main cause of injury among older…

Relocating for a Job? 5 Tips for Your Job Search

During a recent college visit, we were prompted with this question: how do you know if a company is reputable if you’re not from the area? Many times, newly licensed therapists consider positions in different cities and states from where they…

Cultural Competence: Remember the 3 R’s

Check the news headlines and you can’t avoid seeing stories – usually negative – that essentially involve cultural clashes: wars, immigration debates, police-involved shootings, terrorism, the list goes on. In healthcare, there are similar…

Therapy’s Role in Dementia/Memory Care

By: Emily King, OTR, Clinical Consultant Dementia/Memory Care Dementia is one of the leading causes for placing a loved one in long term care. Nearly 60% of all nursing home elders have dementia and many individuals are concerned about the…

CASE MIX BLUES?

Let’s face it. Despite the fact we in the Long Term Care market tend to talk and focus on our Medicare A, Advantage and, more recently, private insurance patients…most of us still financially depend on our Case Mix rates. Except those…

What is a Recruiters Role in the Employment Process?

RECRUITERS ARE THE FACE OF THE ORGANIZATION Recruiters are usually the first people candidates come into contact with. We are the reflection of the company. We establish and attend job fairs, networking events and campus events. We know the…

2015 National Rehab Week Contest

HTS hosted our 4th Annual Rehab Week Contest and it was a huge success! National Rehab Awareness Week was established by the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation (NRAF) to educate people about the benefits of rehabilitation. This…

Preventing Falls Among Older Adults

Balance is defined as the ability to maintain your center of gravity over your base of support (your feet). Poor balance can result in an unwanted movement, like a misstep, a wobble or tripping. Falling down is the ultimate loss of balance and…

5 Tips for Maximizing Your Student Conclave Experience

HTS is thrilled to be exhibiting at the 2015 APTA National Student Conclave in Omaha, Nebraska! In anticipation of the conference, we’ve put together a list of tips for getting the most out of your conference experience, whether it’s this…