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Group activities for therapists in skilled nursing facilities go beyond just physical health; they're about nurturing social connections and emotional well-being among residents. These activities offer chances for residents to engage meaningfully, forge friendships, and uphold a sense of community. Therapists recognize the importance of tailoring these activities to suit residents' diverse needs and abilities, whether it's through seated exercises, group games, reminiscence therapy, or creative arts sessions. Group activities give therapists a platform to observe and evaluate residents' progress in a social context, enabling more comprehensive treatment planning. By incorporating a range of activities that cater to various interests and abilities, therapists can cultivate an enriching and enjoyable atmosphere that promotes overall wellness and enriches residents' lives in skilled nursing facilities. For more tips and insights on effective group activities, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gqfMM5Nn #SNF #SkilledNursingFacility #PT #OT #SLP #TheraExStaffing

Interesting article regarding the states with the most PTs per capita as well as the growing demand for Physical Therapists. The article also addresses why the demand is increasing and the repercussions of PT distribution on therapy access. Finally, the article addresses where the PT jobs are and what they are paying. Check it out!

🌟Whether in schools or medical settings, SLPs make a profound difference. Our skilled therapists are here to support every step of the way! #SLPRole #SpeechTherapy #SchoolSLP #MedicalSLP #GenesisGroupTherapists #HealthcareStaffing #CommunicationMatters #therapistlife #SLPjobs #Speechlanguagepathologist #CAjobs #Joinourteam

📝 𝐇𝐒𝐂𝐏𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 🚩The HSCPA is an alliance of the professional bodies of those professions regulated or due to be regulated by CORU. Current membership consists of representatives of occupational therapists, orthoptists, optometrists, social care, social workers, speech and language therapists, radiographers & radiation therapists, dietitians, clinical biochemists, physiotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists, chiropodists & podiatrists, play therapists, audiologists, clinical measurement physiologists, phlebotomists and is growing. The HSCPA encompasses 24 professions and has a collective membership of 40,000. We are not a union; we work together on areas of common interest for HSCPs and to advance professional issues. We know that the last few months have been challenging for health and social care professionals trying to deliver services to patients and clients and that the moratorium has affected us all. We are trying to get a sense of what the issues are so that we can work collectively to try and address them. We hope you will take the time to fill in the short survey attached so we can gather information to advocate on your behalf. Please note that this survey is anonymous. Complete survey ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/edZ8Gb-X The closing Date is the 7th of June  #hscpa #survey

Giving therapists the tools they need to succeed is key to how we prioritize therapists to give the best help to students. Hear from our clinical supervisors what kind of resources we provide! #teletherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #occupationaltherapy

According to the NHS “There's no cure for auditory processing disorder (APD) but there are things that can help.” https://lnkd.in/dRgpWzH  I studied in France with #Tomatis (www.tomatis.com) and I change people’s ability to process sound EVERY day. The NHS advice is simply wrong. Sound therapy is normal outside the UK and can massively change people’s life chances.  Below are the changes one round of Tomatis sound therapy made to a young man with Down's Syndrome. The family saw rapid changes in speech. Parents want straight forward practical solutions to the challenges their children face. Why do we have no such practical solutions available to all in the UK? University of Southampton IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Lancaster University Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust The British Society of Audiology NHS England The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP Rachael Maskell Let's make our nation Fit to Learn! www.fit-2-learn.com #soundprocessing #soundtherapy #skillsforlife #cognition #mentalhealth

I recently placed an Outpatient Physical Therapist with a small, private practice who transitioned from a larger hospital-based system. The Clinic Director was shocked that she was interested in the position, as most hospital-based PTs don’t usually leave for another staff role at a smaller clinic. When it came down to the offer, the clinic was able to increase pay from her current rate, but not by much… and they didn’t have any wiggle room from that number. On the flip side, the hospital was going through wage negotiations and it was almost certain she would see a larger raise in her current role. So how were we able to make this work and get her hired on? During our initial conversation, she mentioned several times needing a change. - She wanted to take on Pelvic Health patients, as she just completed her Pelvic Health certification. But, there were several seasoned Pelvic Floor PTs in her current system. - She wanted flexibility with schedule, including a 4 day, 36-hour work week. - She wanted a better work/life balance. This small, private clinic was able to check every one of those boxes. - They discussed a plan for her to develop their Pelvic Health program.  - They offered a performance based bonus option to help increase her pay. The PT saw their efforts to “meet in the middle”, even mentioning that despite not being able to increase the pay rate, this was an offer she wasn’t willing to walk away from. So we sat down to discuss additional options. What about negotiating additional PTO? Since an improved work/life balance was one of her main goals, this option would check that box for her, while not asking the clinic to come up with additional funds up front. We presented this option and they immediately accepted her counter. The clinic was thrilled to add a therapist with her skillset. She fit their culture and the Clinic Director was appreciative of her willingness to work together to find a collective solution. Negotiating an offer can result in a win/win. It just takes a little digging to uncover the motivating factors and boundaries for each side. 

There seem to be three fundamental challenges for the field of physical therapy in the US that stand out: 1)lack of clear consensus of the roles of physical therapists, 2)declining reimbursement/lack of innovation in terms of business models, and 3)lack of awareness amongst the public. If these three areas are not each addressed, then I suspect the field will continue to go through major waves of struggle/success. Keep in mind licensure doesn’t really protect PTs, instead it’s like a pair of silver handcuffs allowing one to bill insurance but also being limited to politically fueled regulation. Meanwhile a kinesiologist could theoretically provide many of the general interventions of a PT without any license or oversight (except in Louisiana). Personal trainers often get away with practices like dietary prescription and manual therapies without anyone intervening because there’s no licensure board regulating them. High school kids perform manipulations on one another with no ramifications or formal training. Anyone can tell another person how to do an exercise and how many sets and reps without probable adverse ramifications. So maybe we need to rethink our intraprofessional dialogue and challenge ourselves to work together more than bitterly argue with each other over trivial things most of the public could care less about.

Market Research: ... A common challenge for many businesses from Hospitals to SNF's to independent private practices is staffing. ... Not just long term hiring and recruiting but also short term coverage. ... Does anyone know of a company that offers short term coverage solutions for PT, OT, SLP? ... For example, if I have a therapist call in sick today I don't have a good way to reach a community of therapists willing to work a PRN shift the same day. ... I am thinking of this like the substitutes in the public school system. ... If a teach calls in sick, the local schools will either have an email distribution list or telephone list of subs. ... Does this exist for PT, OT, SLP?

"Professionalism" in healthcare is often weaponized against its own in enforcing an outdated status quo, dismissing true representative voices in favor of a legacy clubhouse. The subsequent loss in perspective hurts patients & communities the most when there's only one version of acceptable existence within the culture of medicine. "The overwhelming theme is that it’s interpersonal conflicts, labeled as professionalism challenges.” #NYTimes #Healthcare #Medicine #Physicians #DEI #Professionalism #Diversity #Workforce #Management https://lnkd.in/eev88FhA