Therapy Jobs—which Kind Would Be Best For Me?

By Author: Vikram Kumar
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So, you’ve decided that working in one of the many therapy jobs around is a good option for you. But there are so many to choose from; how on earth do you pick which branch of therapy to work in?

It’s a difficult question, and one which many people have had to ask themselves before you. There are, of course, many answers. But you don’t want to go through all the necessary training for one particular therapy job, only to find that you are perhaps more interested in another specialty!

Below are some essential differences between three of the main areas you can choose from among therapy jobs; physical therapy jobs, occupational therapy jobs, and SLP jobs. Have a look through them, and then check out one of the major specialist employment agencies for more details on those you find interesting. Foundation Rehab Staffing has a fantastic variety of therapy jobs available all over the country, and even further afield, so you can get a good sense of the responsibilities involved in them by reading through the job descriptions.

Physical therapy jobs involve enabling people who have limited physical abilities ...
... to regain muscle strength, joint movement, and coordination. They aim to prevent longer term damage, relieve pain, and improve or retain overall health and fitness. Clients include people who suffer from a wide variety of conditions, due to, for example, illness, accident, or diseases such as arthritis and cerebral palsy.

Occupational therapy jobs involve helping people who have a mental, physical, or social condition that causes them difficulty in completing everyday activities, those most of us take for granted to get us through the day. A person may be referred to an occupational therapist after an accident or illness, because of a condition they have had since birth, or simply as a result of ageing. An occupational therapist may help them to regain movement or muscle control that they need to get through a normal day, both at home and at work.

SLP jobs (speech-language pathology jobs) involve working with people who have difficulty communicating in one way or another. This could be due to a physical impairment, illness or injury, or a condition that they have had since birth. SLP jobs cover all aspects of speech communication, even down to improving speech in those whose voices make it difficult for them to do their jobs because of an unusually high-or low-pitch, a stammer, or other issue. SLP jobs are some of the most interesting for therapists with an interest in communication in general, and many SLP jobs are pursued by those with a particular love of social interaction and language facility.

Check out some of the physical, occupational, and SLP jobs on the website of a large online agency, such as Foundation Rehab, to find out more.

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Foundation Rehab Staffing’s website is packed with information about all kinds of therapy jobs , including the popular slp jobs , with details such as salary, availability, and training required.