This morning I decided to head over to the Bureau of Labor Statistics to take a quick look at their projections for the fastest growing professions in the United States. Without much surprise to anyone, physical therapists and physical therapy assistants are still holding strong in this list. According to the statistics, which measured projected job market growth between 2006 and 2016, the number of physical therapists employed in the US will grow by 27.1%. Physical therapy assistants will see similar (and slightly larger) growth at a 32.4% projected increase.

Over the next 5 to 10 years, it looks as though demand is going to keep climbing for physical and occupational therapy. One of the many reasons agencies are becoming so prevalent in this market is because of this growth. My advice: take advantage of your occupation’s ‘rock star’ status and work hard to find a position and company that works for you. Be very careful while you’re searching, the increase in therapy needs has also brought about a lot of small companies that are looking to make money on a market they don’t understand. When looking for a company to represent you, be sure you know that your company knows the market and this industry.

Call me if you have questions or are on the fence about travel, I’ll help you understand the benefits and how we can help!

Until next time, safe travels.

Tom Hidock

Senior Recruiter

• Introduce yourself, and engage in a small amount of small talk. Show them your personality.
• Speak clearly! Make sure you are in a quiet spot, without background noise.
• Remember to show enthusiasm in your voice- you can hear a smile over the phone!
• Get rid of distractions. If you are in front of a computer- don’t type or check your e-mail. Stay focused on the task at hand.
• Remember, your primary goal during an interview is to prove that you are the best person for the job!

For more information on the latest PT, OT, and SLP openings, please contact me today.

Thanks!

Melissa 866-518-1750 Ext, 2319

Open to New Grads or Experienced Therapists

This is an exciting opportunity in Columbus, GA with a very prestigious Hospital.  Looking for a Physical Therapist to join a growing and progressive Therapy Team.

Columbus, GA is the third-largest city in GA with over 3,200 quality hotel/motel rooms and numerous meeting facilities. With so many fine accommodations and convention spaces, the city plays host to hundreds of tour groups as well as state, regional, and national meetings each year.  Columbus has a vibrant and growing community of 250,000 people. Besides being the home of the best Army Installation in the World at Fort Benning, Columbus is the corporate headquarters of many of the United States’ leading companies such as AFLAC Insurance, Carmike Cinemas, Char-Broil, TSYS, and Tom’s Snack Foods.

Responsibilities:
• Plan, prepare and carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating the data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Confer with the patient, medical practitioners and appropriate others to plan, implement and assess the intervention program.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient’s chart or enter information into computer.
• Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency and record data.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress and plans for reevaluation.
• Provide information to the patient about the proposed intervention, its material risks and expected benefits and any reasonable alternatives.
• Inform the patient when diagnosis reveals findings outside their scope and refer to an appropriate practitioner.
• Direct and supervise supportive personnel, assessing their competence, delegating specific tasks to them and establishing channels of communication.
• Administer treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet and infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.
• Supervise PTA’s and Supportive staff

Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy
• 1+ years of experience
• Licensed in the State of Georgia or eligible.

Please email your resume to: Tammy at tbroadnax@cirrusallied.com

Tammy Broadnax
Cirrus Allied
704-285-7473
tbroadnax@cirrusallied.com

With all of the worldly disasters: hurricanes, tornados, typhoons, etc. We need to reach out and help people if we are capable because medical professionals are equipped mentally and physically. They deal with sickness everyday and work to treat people day in and day out. All of you medical professionals have a gift, and I think it might be time you reach out to people and use that gift.

I am very passionate about Mission Trips. I have experienced many first hand, and know what a difference it makes in your own life and in the lives of those you reach out to help. I have attached a website below for the Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists that work with Cirrus Allied to check out! If you have a loved one who is not in the medical field but wants to go with you, take them too! Take a week off between travel assignments and go help others… wait until you see how much it helps in your own life too! Visit the website below and please respond if you’re interested! I would love to know your success story of a Mission Trip that you went on!

www.shorttermmissions.com

Safe Travels Wherever You May Go!

Ashley Bagwell, Account Manager

Cirrus Allied, A JACHO Certified Company

I am currently working with a new client that has Home Health assignments open in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland and Louisiana!  Not the locations you are looking for?  No worries, we work with several national home health agencies, give me a call and let me know where you want to travel.  We have something for everyone!  How about AZ, NM, NC, FL, the list goes on and on……. 

If  home health isn’t your cup o’ tea, but you know a therapist or nurse that enjoys home health, please let me know.  We do offer a great referral bonus, easy way to make $$$ without actually going to work….. 

Thanks for reading my blog!

Pamela Mackey, Account Manager

Cirrus Allied, Cirrus Medical Staffing www.cirrusallied.com www.cirrusmedicalstaffing.com

704-887-4408

Today’s blog is about a new website I am pleased to be a part of. The site is www.healthcaretravelbook.com, a social networking site (much like Facebook) that is focused on traveling therapists, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Not only are clinicians chiming in on the website, but it also boasts a membership that includes client facilities, healthcare recruiters, agencies, and connects individuals from all areas of this business we are in.

Therapists can log on to rate their recruiter, rate facilities, join in forum discussions, and meet and greet with other travelers to discuss the traveling lifestyle. One of the best parts of the site would be the forums, where traveling therapists openly share information on their favorite assignments and locations. Sign up today to take a look around. I am a community advocate on the site and will be posting blogs on various topics throughout the year there. As always, happy travels!

This is perfect as a dip with tortilla chips, or served on veggie tacos. Oooo how I love avacado, mango, and tomato…

Ingredients:
1 mango – peeled, seeded and diced
1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced
4 medium tomatoes, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:
In a medium bowl, combine the mango, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic. Stir in the salt, lime juice, red onion, and olive oil. To blend the flavors, refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Locations of need:

• Booneville, MS
• Aberdeen, MS
• Calhoun City, MS
• Columbus, MS
• Starkville, MS
• Hazlehurst,  MS

These jobs are going quick, so contact us immediately for more information!

Today’s post will focus on the Appalachian Mountains. Whether you’re in northern AL or GA, or eastern TN/Western NC, you will find a plethora of activities available for the outdoor adventurer.

Whitewater Rafting: In Western North Carolina, between the towns of Andrews and Bryson City lies the Nantahala River. This 8-mile stretch of class II-III whitewater is perfect for any beginner, while still being a fun day trip for a seasoned rafter or kayaker. If you feel your skills have graduated beyond the Nantahala, be sure to check out Copperhill, TN, just an hour from the Nantahala. Copperhill is home to the Ocoee River, a class III-IV whitewater rafting adventure, with two separate river sections totaling close to 10 miles of some of the best southeastern whitewater.

Mountain Biking: If staying dry is your thing, some of the best mountain bike trails in the south are found near the Ocoee and Nantahala Rivers. In NC, you can conquer Tsali, one of the best mountain bike trail systems in the country. Every year, thousands of mountain bikers head to this remote trail system outside of Asheville, NC for a great challenge. There is also an abundance of trails at the Ocoee Whitewater Center, a huge welcome center on the upper section of the Ocoee River.

Fishing: The region is great for fishing, while in north Georgia, be sure to check out the Toccoa River, voted by many to be some of the best trout fishing in the state. With its 8 miles of lazy river, you will be sure to land large rainbow, brown, and the occasional brook trout. The upper sections of the Nantahala River in Andrews, NC are also teeming with brown trout, boasting one of the state’s healthiest natural wildlife fisheries. Keep in mind before planning your trip: some of these streams have special regulations, check with the state’s department of natural resources before casting a line!

These are just a taste of the activities available in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Be sure to stay tuned for additional locations, activities, and campsites!