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Joahnna Almero

Joahnna Almero is a licensed Physical Therapist working as a full-time acute inpatient clinician and developing hospital-based patient care projects. She has a bachelors in Physical Therapy from Velez College and licensed to work in Florida, North Carolina and Texas.

Diversity in Acute Care Physical Therapy

April 8th, 2015 by

Physical TherapyMost physical therapists strive to be the best in their field of specialization. Surveys have frequently included physical therapy as one of the most satisfying jobs in the nation due to its financial rewards and low level of stress. [...] Read More

Peripheral Nerve Blocks and the Post-op Total Knee Replacement Patient

March 25th, 2015 by

KneeTotal knee replacement is one of the most common joint surgical procedures performed in this day and age.With this knowledge, physical therapy and rehabilitation plays a very important role in getting these patients back on their feet. [...] Read More

4 Ways to Find Your Niche in Physical Therapy

March 18th, 2015 by

Physical Therapist and PatientHealthcare continues to evolve as evidence-based studies and research bring about advancement to medicine. Every healthcare professional know that it is our duty to provide the best quality patient care to those in need. [...] Read More

Traveling Therapists’ Golden Rule: Stay Healthy!

February 25th, 2015 by

Traveling TherapistPhysical therapists who choose a career in traveling healthcare know the perks that the job brings. However, one can easily overlook the cons of being away from home. [...] Read More

5 Tips to Overcome Traveling PT Challenges

December 31st, 2014 by

traveling pt challengesTraveling across the country as part of your career is a challenging but very fulfilling experience. Newbie healthcare travelers are especially enticed by the high income potential. For most veteran healthcare travelers, the flexibility and career opportunities keep them in this field. [...] Read More

PT/PTA Students: 5 Failproof Tips for Presenting Clinicals Inservice

December 24th, 2014 by

presenting clinicals inserviceOne of the dreadful things a PT/PTA student encounters during clinicals is to provide an inservice in the facility he or she rotates. As a clinical instructor, I have personally seen my students undergo this grueling task successfully and otherwise. The stress of speaking in front of accomplished professionals only adds to the burden of having to work in the real-world clinical setting. [...] Read More

Fulfill Continuing Education Hours Using Free University Courses

December 3rd, 2014 by

continuing education for therapistsEvery year, physical therapists and assistants need to fulfill continuing education hours to be able to renew their licenses. We usually get flyers, emails, mailers and subscriptions for available course topics. In this profession, we need to strive for advancement in our careers through continued learning. [...] Read More

Physical Therapy Trends

November 19th, 2014 by

physical therapy trendsThe demand for physical therapy services continues to rise with the aging baby boomers getting into the rehabilitation bandwagon. One unique attribute of the baby boomers is they are commonly leading active lifestyles and are well-informed about healthy choices and getting fit. [...] Read More

How Traveling Therapists Make More than Permanent Therapists

November 5th, 2014 by

traveling physical therapistGraduating from a physical therapy program is the first step towards a wonderful career. [...] Read More

4 Skills You Don’t Learn in Physical Therapy School

October 14th, 2014 by

physical therapy skills outside of schoolTo be successful in the PT field, there are other not-so-new skills that are necessary to improve productivity. In this article, I’ll be sharing the top four that have helped me in my physical therapy career over the years. [...] Read More