Insights

Advice and musings from our therapists in the field

Choosing the right contract company
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Choosing the right contract company

Why Ampersand over other contracting companies? For me, it all comes down to the people, the connection, and the communication. That’s the core reason I became a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in the first place.

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What I Wish I Knew Before Working In Schools
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What I Wish I Knew Before Working In Schools

Being a school-based therapist was not initially part of my OT career plan. After years of saying I didn’t see myself in a pediatric setting, my school-based fieldwork assignment at a residential treatment facility taught me otherwise. This setting has turned out to be a good fit for me, but there are definitely some things I wish I knew before working as an occupational therapist in the schools.

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Avoiding Burnout
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Avoiding Burnout

We have all heard the term "burn out," and if you are anything like me, you'd like to prevent getting to that stage at all costs. The critical question is, how do we stop it?

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How to Manage a Busy Caseload
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How to Manage a Busy Caseload

One of the most important tools I have learned as a school-based contract SLP is how to manage a busy caseload and create a work-life balance.

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