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Resume Tips

For those trying to break into acute care: Try to emphasize the skills you have that apply to acute care: the acuity of patients you’ve seen, lines you’ve managed, patient population, working with a medical team, any internships or volunteer experience you’ve had in acute care, and any continuing education courses you’ve taken. In many OT schools, they recommend you ask about mentoring opportunities to show your commitment to growth.

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Tips to land that first hospital job

*All opinions are my own and may not represent the experience of others. As with any job, the hiring manager prefers an employee that: 1.) Will get up to speed on job duties quickly and won’t require much additional training from staff 2.) Will provide safe and effective care 3.) Will help fulfill the needs of the rehab department 4.) Will be a good cultural fit for the therapy team

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