The Non-Clinical PT

If there’s one career clinicians can be scared to pursue—it’s medical sales. It can feel intimidating. There are so many types of sales roles out there, and you might imagine frantically dashing from city to city in a desperate bid to meet a quota. Plus, isn't sales sometimes considered, well, slimy? For all these reasons, you might find yourself thinking, "I could never do that.” As it turns out, patient care has set you up to be extremely successful in sales...as long as you don't let your fear of this career path get the best of you 👻 Don’t believe us? Check out this week’s article to find out: 👩⚕️ WHY clinicians do so well in medical sales jobs 🤝 WHAT medical sales involves (spoiler: no, you don’t have to be pushy!) 💲 SALARY data for medical sales 🔀 HOW to go from therapy to sales 🤓 MUCH MORE Change is always scary—but, as they say, fortune favors the bold. Don’t count yourself out before you consider this fun, dynamic, and lucrative field! #nonclinicalcareers #medicalsales #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechlanguagepathology

Career growth is one of the most common reasons rehab professionals go non-clinical. Whether you’re aiming for higher compensation, more flexibility, or simply a different way to use your skills, these spotlights are proof that non-clinical career growth is totally possible! Congratulations to Brianna Fullenkamp PT, DPT, Emily K., and Adam Quire, PT, DPT on all your success! Thank you for sharing your journeys with us and showing us all what's possible in our careers. Ready to feel inspired? Check out their freshly updated spotlights in the comments 💬 #nonclinicalcareers #physicaltherapy #nonclinical101 #careergrowth

The Non-Clinical PT turned SEVEN today! We’re sending a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful community of students, readers, contributors, affiliates, business partners, family and friends of TNCPT. We’re so grateful to continue to help rehab therapy professionals launch fulfilling non-clinical careers. Thank you so much for being here 🙂 We’re excited for what’s ahead! #nonclinicalpt #nonclinicalot #nonclinicalslp #nonclinical #nonclinicalcareers #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechlanguagepathology

This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Adrienne Nova, DPT, who is now Manager of Content Development for Medbridge! Adrienne has always enjoyed the educational environment. After gaining clinical experience, she stepped into the role of Clinical Director for a local PTA program. Since then, she’s grown as an educator and content creator and now works for one of our favorite CEU providers! In her current role, Adrienne collaborates with her team to develop the content we all see on Medbridge. Check out her spotlight to learn more about her journey into education, including why networking and community have been vital to her career growth! [REMINDER: Please respect spotlight participants' time and avoid DMs whenever possible. Feel free to ask questions in this thread or in our Non-Clinical 101 alumni networking group!] #nonclinicalcareers #physicaltherapy #education #contentdevelopment

Need non-clinical CEUs? We love Medbridge—not just for their commitment to high-quality education, but also because their collection of non-clinical CEUs for rehab professionals is unmatched! Sign up for Medbridge using our promo code TNCPT to save up to $150 on your annual subscription: https://lnkd.in/g4FdXejc For a limited time, you will also be entered into a raffle to win an additional free year of membership—if you sign up by midnight (PDT) October 13th!! Please see the terms and conditions for this raffle: https://lnkd.in/gdmf-Q2j The winner will be selected on October 14th. Good luck! #nonclinical #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathology

We are excited to feature David Goldstein M.S., OTR, who is Acting Deputy Director for Science and Medicine for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health! As an OT, David brings a unique perspective to this policy role, where he promotes the health and wellbeing of people and communities across the country. Curious about a career in public health? Check out David’s spotlight! He shares his best advice for those interested in this field—including recommendations for new grads and experienced clinicians alike! [REMINDER: Please respect spotlight participants' time and avoid DMs whenever possible. Feel free to ask questions in this thread or in our Non-Clinical 101 alumni networking group!] #nonclinicalcareers #occupationaltherapy #publichealth

Yet another Non-Clinical 101 success story! Not only is Rinki Varindani Desai MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S making an impact as a researcher, she’s also founded a digital health and healthtech consulting company, Theratactix! Congratulations on all your success!! #speechlanguagepathology #research #healthtech #digitalhealth

We’re thrilled to feature Matthew Crow, a Non-Clinical 101 grad who is now National Director, Cardiac Rehab for ROM Technologies, Inc.! In his initial role as a consultant, Matt utilized his cardiac rehab expertise to develop an entirely new program with the company. Since then, he's navigated the startup's swift expansion, taking on increasing responsibilities and thriving in his current sales role. These days, Matt travels the country to establish strategic partnerships and facilitate adoption of innovative programs to improve patients’ lives. Check out his spotlight for more on his exciting career—including his best advice for gaining experience in the non-clinical world. [REMINDER: Please respect spotlight participants' time and avoid DMs whenever possible. Feel free to ask questions in this thread or in our Non-Clinical 101 alumni networking group!] #nonclinicalcareers #physicaltherapy #consultant #rehabtechnology #sales

We are so happy to feature Stephanie Walsh, MSPT, a Non-Clinical 101 grad who is now Clinical Success Manager for Sobe Rehab! Stephanie works alongside PT, OT, and SLP clinicians—ensuring their documentation meets current guidelines and demonstrates why treatment is important and necessary. Plus, she loves to be a resource to newer therapists, offering her expertise in treatment ideas based on years of clinical experience. Check out Stephanie’s spotlight to learn how she identified this specific career path as a good fit for her and what she’s doing now to stay up to date in her field! [REMINDER: Please respect spotlight participants' time and avoid DMs whenever possible. Feel free to ask questions in this thread or in our Non-Clinical 101 alumni networking group!] #nonclinicalcareers #documentationreview #compliance #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #speechlanguagepathology

Yet another Non-Clinical 101 success story! Congratulations, Adrianna Carey, PT, DPT, NCS! We are so excited for you and wishing you all the best in your Quality Manager role!