One of the top questions for occupational therapists is “How is occupational therapy different from physical therapy?” [...] Read More

Based on a Forbes article, “Best Jobs in Healthcare in 2014”, physical therapists ranked #5 out of 12 earning an annual median salary of $80,000 with projected job growth of 39%. It is safe to say that this field in healthcare is a recession-proof choice. [...] Read More

When you tell people you’re an occupational therapist, their first question is probably, “What exactly do you do?” (perhaps after their attempt to clarify, “Oh so you help people get jobs, right?”). [...] Read More

As an occupational therapist, you provide a skilled service, and yet can do so many different types of work with your degree. You’re trained in anatomy, human development and activity analysis, preparing you to work in an array of environments. [...] Read More

Occupational therapists (OTs) can practice in a variety of settings, from community-based to more institutionalized environments. Typically, the specific population receiving OT determines the type of setting where services are provided. [...] Read More

Being a speech language pathologist is not just a job, it’s a calling.  You will have to invest time and money and you will need patience and determination to complete the program. [...] Read More

Normal language acquisition appears effortless (when everything is in good working order and development is ticking along). [...] Read More

In order to become a Speech Therapist, you go to school for a long time. And after you’ve graduated, you tend to think “I’ve arrived!” Of course after the first week at your first job you find out you are just beginning. [...] Read More