Money . . . what an interesting topic . . . it is important but so is liking what you do and where you work every day. Many clinicians will unknowingly sign on with less-than-ideal companies because of the draw to high pay rates. Whether a new grad with huge loans or a seasoned clinician …

I’ve had numerous discussions over the years, with not only administrators but also family and friends, explaining what I do and what RehabVisions does as a company. It always leads to a discussion about why a skilled nursing facility would utilize a contract services company for their therapy. When this article crossed my desk, I …

Are Assisted Living Residents getting the therapy they should? Some fall through the cracks because they don’t qualify for home health services and others may not have transportation. Our therapists in Des Moines travel into these assisted living communities to reach patients who do not have easy access to PT, OT and ST services. Perhaps …

This is an older article but I liked it because it comes from the patient’s perspective. Being at the Home Office, we don’t get to see that every day. It’s also a nice story if you’ve ever been through therapy or even if you never have. It helps to put a face on what it …

Written by Brandon Labertew, PT Throughout RehabVisions, we have professionals working in a variety of settings presenting a variety of strengths and interests. No matter what setting, involvement, both internally and externally, is a key to success. Internally, it is important to be involved and to be visible within your facility. Know your administration and …

A 19-year employee of RehabVisions, Steve Finn works in a new therapy space/wellness center in a rural hospital. The therapy department includes an aquatics facility and state-of-the-art therapy equipment. The department has recently added The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, so Steve has been doing his research to incorporate it into their evidence-based practice. The AlterG is …

Booted or Well-Booted By Jack 2011 It has been a mighty long time Since this old buckaroo Has seen fit to put his foot On the inside of a shoe. Now he has a therapist Who is pushing mighty hard To change his mode of footwear But I don’t think so pard. He thinks it …

As the holidays quickly approach, with sometimes overwhelming demands, it is important to remember one’s health. Weather, seasonal company, time management and money issues are just a few of the contributing factors that may turn holiday cheer into holiday horror. Stress not only takes a toll on your health, but can also lead to problems …

I recently spoke to a group of speech pathology students at the Nebraska Speech, Language and Hearing Association’s annual convention. I tried to provide a perspective about resume development and the job search process knowing that is an important topic weighing on the minds of these students. I list the nuts and bolts but most …

If you’ve been around the therapy world for awhile, you’ve probably encountered the word “lymphedema.” But you may be surprised to learn about the complexities involved in treatment of patients with lymphedema. As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, I have spent years teaching patients and other therapists about the many different facets of lymphedema therapy. The …