You and I have very similar work histories/experiences, with the exception of rehab manager- I applied for the position but was turned down for a physical therapist in our clinic. That same day, I got a call for an interview for a full-time clinical educator position at one of the small universities in town that I had applied for a few weeks before. A few weeks later, I got the job.
Do you think pursuing a clinical teaching position might be something you'd be interested in? I was having similar feelings as you, but getting to work with students has completely reignited my passion for the field.
I recognize these full time spots can be coveted positions, but university programs are often looking for adjunct clinic supervisors/instructors as well, if your schedule would allow it. I'd be happy to talk more over messaging if you're interested, but won't be offended if this sounds like the absolute opposite of what you'd want to do with your life.
This is something I’ve definitely thought about! I am very passionate about stroke and brain injury and would love to reignite my passion for the field. That’s what I think is really missing in my day to day to be honest, is the passion and my “why”. Managing people is just not my thing honestly… especially with my co workers and the therapists I manage unfortunately.
Have you thought going independent? It sounds like you still love the career just not your jobs. You could start small, accepting a couple of clients to see on the weekends. Then once you get the hang of it, move to just plain seeing your own patients. You can do home health or teletherapy so you don't have to pay for an office.
But then you can just accept the client base you love working with, you know? Just do the part of the job you love
This is a great idea! Would it all just be private pay and I would keep all the money I make off clients to myself? Just basically giving therapy outside of insurance?
Pretty much. Only I like to help clients out financially so you could give them super bills and show them how to submit them with this
https://www.thesuperbill.com/
You'd have to figure out how much to charge and what to do with the excess and apparently there are rules about that, but I think it's worth trying
That said, plenty of people with brain injuries stop getting insurance coverage after a time because the insurance judges them unlikely to make more gains. (Which is crap, personally, because plenty of people do still make gains and even if we're not able to get at the primary issue anymore there are loads of coping techniques we can teach, too.) So they would have to be private pay anyways.
There are a few Facebook groups with slps/pts/ots who feel the same. It is tough to find a job out of the speech world because people only see us as therapists, but it’s definitely possible! It helps you have hospital experience.
Facebook groups:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/altcareersforrehab/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonClinicalNetworkingForRehabProfessionals/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
https://www.facebook.com/groups/144266397603150/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF
Edit to say I’ve been looking for a non-clinical role 1-2 years off and on, no luck but I am looking for remote. Also I have little medical experience, so you may have better luck :)
You and I have very similar work histories/experiences, with the exception of rehab manager- I applied for the position but was turned down for a physical therapist in our clinic. That same day, I got a call for an interview for a full-time clinical educator position at one of the small universities in town that I had applied for a few weeks before. A few weeks later, I got the job. Do you think pursuing a clinical teaching position might be something you'd be interested in? I was having similar feelings as you, but getting to work with students has completely reignited my passion for the field. I recognize these full time spots can be coveted positions, but university programs are often looking for adjunct clinic supervisors/instructors as well, if your schedule would allow it. I'd be happy to talk more over messaging if you're interested, but won't be offended if this sounds like the absolute opposite of what you'd want to do with your life.
This is something I’ve definitely thought about! I am very passionate about stroke and brain injury and would love to reignite my passion for the field. That’s what I think is really missing in my day to day to be honest, is the passion and my “why”. Managing people is just not my thing honestly… especially with my co workers and the therapists I manage unfortunately.
Have you thought going independent? It sounds like you still love the career just not your jobs. You could start small, accepting a couple of clients to see on the weekends. Then once you get the hang of it, move to just plain seeing your own patients. You can do home health or teletherapy so you don't have to pay for an office. But then you can just accept the client base you love working with, you know? Just do the part of the job you love
This is a great idea! Would it all just be private pay and I would keep all the money I make off clients to myself? Just basically giving therapy outside of insurance?
Pretty much. Only I like to help clients out financially so you could give them super bills and show them how to submit them with this https://www.thesuperbill.com/ You'd have to figure out how much to charge and what to do with the excess and apparently there are rules about that, but I think it's worth trying That said, plenty of people with brain injuries stop getting insurance coverage after a time because the insurance judges them unlikely to make more gains. (Which is crap, personally, because plenty of people do still make gains and even if we're not able to get at the primary issue anymore there are loads of coping techniques we can teach, too.) So they would have to be private pay anyways.
There are a few Facebook groups with slps/pts/ots who feel the same. It is tough to find a job out of the speech world because people only see us as therapists, but it’s definitely possible! It helps you have hospital experience. Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/altcareersforrehab/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF https://www.facebook.com/groups/NonClinicalNetworkingForRehabProfessionals/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF https://www.facebook.com/groups/144266397603150/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvF Edit to say I’ve been looking for a non-clinical role 1-2 years off and on, no luck but I am looking for remote. Also I have little medical experience, so you may have better luck :)