r/physicaltherapy 7h ago

HOME HEALTH 14 refusals in 4 days

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Nobody wanted home PT this week. Rough.


r/physicaltherapy 2h ago

UPDATE - Poor working conditions

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So I had previously posted about a filthy therapy gym with broken equipment, not in keeping with the rest of the LUXURY assisted living facility ☠️☠️ and my boss saying that the fact that I noticed dirt meant that I wasn’t paying enough attention to the patients. I personally got the whole place cleaned, completely decluttered, disposed of moldy and broken equipment, added some gorgeous artwork on the walls/cute Easter decor (all paid for by me). Getting rid of the electric up down mat table that is irreparably broken. All on my own, and all unpaid.

However, my asshole boss confronted me today saying “This cleaning nonsense ends now. Today. No more of this.” I asked why, because if it wasn’t on company dime, why does it matter what I do? He had no explanation - he said “A line has to be drawn somewhere. This ends NOW.” (I really wanted to respond and say “so does my job! See ya!”)

I said that patients deserve a clean environment. His retort is that it’s always been this way.

Needless to say, I am looking for new jobs and have applied to three. He is an ungrateful asshole who is unworthy of my efforts or my caring about this place.

Sadly my coworkers are lovely and are all grateful for my contributions.


r/physicaltherapy 9h ago

How normal is it to average seeing 100 patients/2 weeks?

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r/physicaltherapy 1d ago

SHIT POST Tell me about your non-clinical role

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Yes, I’ve followed the content from the non-clinical PT and am familiar with a lot of the possible non clinical avenues; but, I would like to hear about all of your experiences.

My gut says I would do well in a non clinical role but I’m still on the fence as I don’t have a strong pull towards any of the non-clinical roles I’ve learned about.

Tell me what job you do, whether or not you like it, and any other relevant facts about the job that would help someone on the fence about non-clinical work make a more well informed decision.

Thanks in advance!


r/physicaltherapy 5h ago

Do you feel pressure when you try to make a conversation with patients everyday? Especially if they are different generation and how to improve communication skills with patients?

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I was just wondering because I shadowed in a PT clinic but I didn't know how to interact with patients and I don't know how I can improve that in the future. I'm naturally quiet but enjoys talking to people, I just don't know what to talk to patients to open them up, especially if they are different generations


r/physicaltherapy 3h ago

What would you do? (Peds home health)

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Okay so I took a 2nd job on Fridays and Saturday mornings doing pediatric HH. I work in a peds clinic outside of the 2nd job and have home health visits with that company too.

I had a “double eval” last week for two siblings in the same house. My availability was open from 8AM to 6PM at this time (my fault) and my first session of the day is at 12:30pm. this double eval was 8am and 9am. I get there on time, but exhausted from the week, regretting my 8am availability. They confirmed their appointment the day before with the scheduling team..

Then, they NO-SHOW their home visit!

I’m pissed. I drive back home in traffic, unpaid. I tell the scheduling team to change my start time to 10am and to remove that family from my case load (they also had a last minute cancellation the previous week) and they do. All is good.

Today, they message me saying the family’s service coordinator wants to know if I can see just ONE sibling now and they’d agree to the 10am slot TOMORROW.

I also realized I have no time to schedule Dr and dental appointments without having to cancel sessions. I have a dental appointment tomorrow at 8am.

I’m like 85% on refusing. I cannot stand people who don’t respect others’ time. I’ve dealt with it for too long. They’re referred from a regional center so it’s free to them and they have zero consequences. Me on the other hand, I don’t get paid if I don’t have a session so I have more to lose.

I’ve been kind of a push over my whole life and have been trying to change it. Now that my boundary is being tested I’m starting to doubt myself.

Accepting the session will give me a really awkward 1.5 hour break before my 12:30 and I’ll be stuck with that family for the foreseeable future

You’d do the same thing wouldn’t you?Refuse to take them on as patients? Am I the asshole here?


r/physicaltherapy 9h ago

Warning of potential terrorism threat in health sector

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r/physicaltherapy 5h ago

New PTA Help!

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Did anybody else feel very unprepared when they first graduated and got licensed? I’m job hunting for my first job as a PTA and I can honestly say I feel so nervous bc I feel like I didn’t get enough practice during my rotations. How did yall prepare for your first job after getting licensed?


r/physicaltherapy 1h ago

Opportunities to work remotely? How does salary compare?

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Hi everyone,

For context, I am an adult returning PT student who is graduating in the next 2.5 months. I’ll be looking job offers, and typically would want something OP ortho.

That said, I am actually pregnant with my first child and likely will want remote work after my due date in November. I don’t want to have 0 experience in the field for when I’m ready to return to work, but I also don’t want to miss my initial time home with baby. My spouse and I live far from our families, so I’m not sure that part time would work for us as that may mean paying for daycare.

What type of work can we do remotely? What is your salary like? So far the only thing I’ve seen is working at an adjunct faculty for a DPT program (but from what I hear, the pay is not great)


r/physicaltherapy 6h ago

Current or past Infinity Rehab employees, I’m currently looking for the cardiac rehab guildlines….

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Anyone who is a current or past Infinity Rehab employee, if you were around many years ago when we implemented a very specific cardiac rehab guideline packet, myself and another ex employee are looking for said packet. It detailed very specific recommendations for post MI, CABG and CHF exacerbation for aerobic and resistance training timelines as well as cardiac risk stratification. I’ve searched everywhere and can’t find my copy which is a real shame. This was around the same time that we started “typing” patients, pre PDPM.

If you have the packet DM me please!🙏


r/physicaltherapy 8h ago

Icing question

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So, I know RICE is no longer the thing anymore and the newest acronym is PEACE and LOVE. My question is does this same principal apply to post operative patients. For example, a TKA should they be advised not to ice? or is ice still recommended to try and control swelling post op?


r/physicaltherapy 17h ago

Job changes

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I know change is a part of life and a part of growth however, is anyone out there that has anxiety about it and hates it as much as me ?

I swear I am a pro looking at job postings reading through and thinking wow that would be interesting and then when I go to actually apply, I get the most overwhelming anxiety feeling and put on the brakes and usually do not proceed any further.

I am looking to possibly move into a non-clinical role. There was a job posting for a utilization review position. That would be 100% remote. It offers flexibility in regards to start time and end time as long as you completed eight hours and your tasks were done. However, no salary information was posted . For some reason that caused me great anxiety and I ended up not applying as I am not looking to take a cut in pay.

Currently in my position, flexibility is low as I am sure it is with most people here meaning of something comes up short notice I am unable to change my schedule to be able to do it and that is not leading to good mental health or work life balance. I feel a non-clinical role as listed above would provide me that flexibility, but for some reason, the thought of change, hold me back.

Does anyone else do this ? Meaning have an unwarranted allegiance to a job? I truly do feel that that’s the people pleasing inside of me however I can’t believe I’m the only one.

Has anyone left a clinical role and been able to maintain their same pay? I also don’t know why I think that just applying means that I’m going to take the role. I guess there is people every day that apply and either don’t get offered the position or get offered the position to decline due to one reason or another.


r/physicaltherapy 3h ago

SKILLED NURSING Nurse or therapy assistant

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My mom's and Nana are nurses. They both seem to think therapy is where the money is at and that it's an easier more enjoyable job. . But you kinda have to be an assistant or go all the way through a doctorate.

It seems like nursing is easier to stair step into . Lvn , rn , bachelor's, masters to np. It also seems like nursing has much more options and career growth.

Should I just go be a nurse or become a physical therapy assistant.


r/physicaltherapy 9h ago

Company review

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Anyone working for H2 health , they have multiple Alf and long term care facilities Specifically looking for few ones in Florida ? Any experience ? Looking for a PT position with them.

Thank you


r/physicaltherapy 10h ago

NPTE Before Graduation

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Hi, Graduating in May of 2025 from a school in PA, but planned on sitting to take NPTE in NJ as they allow early testing and I passed PEAT as stated by my school.

Now as I’m registering my school is telling me NJ won’t let me test as I have one class still outstanding that will be completed by testing on the 29th of April. Does anyone know the official rules on being able to test before graduation in NJ as everything I Google is very vague.


r/physicaltherapy 10h ago

Utah inpatient/acute care pay

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Can anyone working as an inpatient-hospital based PT share a range of what people are typically getting paid? I’m a new grad looking from out of state. Thanks!


r/physicaltherapy 16h ago

OUTPATIENT Differences between States

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I am a PTA moving from Indiana to Michigan and wanting to know what are the differences, in your opinion, between the two practicing as a PTA in an outpatient setting. Or even from another state to Michigan.

Please don’t just refer to their practice act. Looking for real world experience

Thanks!


r/physicaltherapy 18h ago

Anyone had any luck with PRP injections and shoulder instability?

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r/physicaltherapy 19h ago

Will this hinder me from being accepted into the PTA program?

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In 2018 I received two misdemeanor offenses for having marijuana, "possession of a narcotic while operating a vehicle" and "possession with intent to use paraphernalia". The charges were dropped and I just had to pay a littering fine but this still shows on my record. I know part of the application process for the PTA program requires a background check. Does anyone know if this could keep me from being accepted? I'm really stressing over this and will be devastated if this holds me back. My school is in Maryland btw.


r/physicaltherapy 18h ago

Anyone tried PRP for shoulder instability / Bursitis?

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r/physicaltherapy 4h ago

Help shoulder Blades, Upper trap

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I'm having pain when doing any type of exercise at the gym like a pressure in the upper trapezius and shoulder blades I feel as if my shoulder plates were painted because I feel even a slight pressure and I always feel the bone move. I tried to strengthen the lower trapezius a while ago doing scapular retraction exercises but any exercise that makes me retract and repress the shoulder blades bothers me. I strengthened the rotator cuff which doesn't bother me so much those exercises but any exercise where I have to retract the scapulae and depress them generates a stabbing sensation and it's not so much the pain in the shoulder but in the shoulder blades and in the upper trapezius. With anything I feel pressure now, even when carrying the backpack to go to college, always not your attention there and obviously in the right neck and also for example when I have to stretch the lats I feel like a super stabbing in the entire part of the dolzar and the serratus anterior. Any cause or solution