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My Top Book Recommendations for the Medical SLP

My Top Book Recommendations for the Medical SLP

by TR@dmin | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Recommendations

I’ve been asked repeatedly what books I would recommend the young bucks brush up on, or maybe you had pretty craptastic dysphagia training in grad school, or perhaps you graduated 10+ years ago and you’re really getting whacked repeatedly with the EBP stick upside the...

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    Whether you're a new grad or a veteran of the fiel Whether you're a new grad or a veteran of the field ready to make a change, here are a few tips to help you successfully make the leap! 👉🏼 Prepare yourself clinically as much as possible. Shadow a med SLPs if you can find an option for this. It will prove to be extremely valuable. Take courses on topics like trachs/vents, delirium, CVA, dysphagia, clinical documentation, HNC, TBI, MBSS, FEES, etc. 👉🏼 Be open to new locations. Not everyone can pick up and move for a new job, but if you're able to move or even commute a little further, this opens a number of possibilities for you! 👉🏼 Clean up your resume to highlight your experiences that will lend themselves to your performance as a med SLP. Show off any shadow or volunteer opportunities you've had and any certifications you have received that will support your role.  👉🏼 Get interview ready! Be prepared to answer clinical questions in your interview, such as "If you had a patient that presented with XYZ, how would you approach their case?" or "How would you handle a physician who opposes your recommendation for NPO?" or "Tell us about a time you made a mistake in your current job and how you handled it." 👉🏼 Find a mentor. Mentors can help you prepare for the interview but, most importantly, can support you when you land that dream job. Getting the med SLP job really is just the beginning of the learning process, and you'll be thankful for a mentor to guide you along the way. 👉🏼 Have an open mind about your setting. You might not get the exact position you wanted, but the experience you'll gain will support you when you land that dream job. Keep building your experience with medical patients while you continue to search. If you're a med SLP, what other tips do you have for SLPs looking to get into the medical world?  What has helped you land a medical job? TR #slp #slpa #slptobe #slp2be #speechpathology #speechpathologist #speechtherapy #speechtherapist #slpgradstudent #healthcare  #slplife  #speechielife #speechies #slpsofinstagram #speechlanguagepathology #medslp  #slpgradstudent #speechies #medicalprofessionals #healthcareworkers #slpmom
    As a med SLP, there are two scenarios you’ll lik As a med SLP, there are two scenarios you’ll likely encounter after you do a chart review and see a patient… 👉🏼 The patient’s medical history matches every symptom and outcome you expected based on what the literature says… 👉🏼 Or the patient’s presentations come at you like a curveball, and you question every research article you’ve ever read. While it’s crucial to include research knowledge in your investigation process, It’s equally important to discuss case studies in your growth as a med SLP. Which is why we’re bringing BOTH to our free upcoming Summit on December 3-4th. 🥳 Join 28 medical SLPs as they share their knowledge through published research AND real world experiences. We’re talking true, eye-opening, educational, and sometimes surprising scenarios experienced by pediatric and adult med SLPs on the job. From predictable patterns to wildcard cases, this is where growth gets real. Ready to register? Comment 👋 below and I’ll DM you the link to register! TR #medsIpcollective #speechpathology #slpeeps #instaslp #slplife #slp2b #feedingtherapy #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #medslp #sIpbloggers #speechtherapyideas #slpgradstudent #speechies #speechlanguagepathology #sIpsofinstagram #sIpeeps #speechtherapy #slplife #slp2b #speechpathologist #medicalprofessionals #healthcareworkers #speechandlanguage #speechtherapylife #aac #slpmom #speechtherapylife
    If you're feeling burnt out, you're not alone... If you're feeling burnt out, you're not alone... A study from the American Medical Association found that "with almost half of (healthcare) workers reported, the highest rates—in the 60% range– were speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and social workers. Self-reported mental health symptoms of increased anxiety and depression were also prevalent among these health workers—in the 50% range. Given these statistics, we have to protect our well-being. These are my top five lifestyle tweaks that I believe will help support people's journey toward better well-being. ​​1️⃣ I don't watch TV. Whenever I think about watching TV, I ask myself: "Why would I watch someone on TV achieving and living out their dreams instead of working on my own." That one question is all I need to channel my attention and energy into doing something that will benefit my wellness and my business. 2️⃣ I do read a lot of books. There are so many incredible mentors, coaches, and successful entrepreneurs that have written books and memoirs. So much of the advice I get is from the books I read who were written by people who have done it before me. 3️⃣ I believe in working out for mental wellness. Entrepreneurship and working in health care both require a strong mental game; you must workout to keep your mind sharp. I know if I'm healthy, strong and fit, then so is my business. 4️⃣ I don't have email on my phone. I also don't have access to any of my work platforms on my phone. My assistants can text me and get me if they need me, but taking email off my phone was the most liberating thing I ever did. 5️⃣ I hired someone to protect my energy. Hiring an assistant to manage my calendar and email has made a massive difference in my business. I would just book calls constantly. To have someone protect my energy and limit the number of calls I can do some days, it's fantastic. She can judge my energy levels and give me time to focus on the things that need to get done so that I'm always pushing the needle forward. Asking for help can also be getting help with laundry or meal prep! What do you do to support your well-being? Share below! TR
    I don’t know why the saying, “everything you n I don’t know why the saying, “everything you need is all around you,” is ALL I can think about this Thanksgiving week… These babies of mine… they are so incredibly different, they have the most beautiful bond, and have taught me so so much about myself and life in general. This team… THIS TEAM!! I do NOT share my gratitude for them enough, for their loyalty, for their steadfast belief in our vision, and for their embodiment of our core values, and for their pure love of supporting MedSLPs and their patients. I am overwhelmed with gratitude this week by everyone around me that has supported my insane crazy visions and taught me the lessons I needed to learn. I hope you all had a safe and happy thanksgiving with the people that surround, support, and teach you. TR #thankyou #thanksgiving #grateful #thankful #thankfulforyou #thankfulforyoursupport #happythanksgiving #thanksgiving2022 #slp #gratitude #gratitudedaily
    Do you feel like you have too much free time at wo Do you feel like you have too much free time at work? Do you spend way too much time with friends and family? Or doing things just because you enjoy them? I WISH 😂 Okay, so maybe that’s a dream world. But if the opposite of those statements is your reality, I’ve got good news for you.  It doesn’t have to be that way. While work/life balance may be something we’re always chasing, I want to help you get a little closer to it. Instead of spending hours agonizing over a research article or worrying about every therapy session, I started focusing on the impact I was having on my patients. MedSLPs are pretty incredible if I do say so myself, and we have an opportunity to change our patient's lives. The work we’re doing is too important to let fear stand in the way. 💯 TR #slp #slpa #slptobe #slp2be #speechpathology #speechpathologist #speechtherapy #speechtherapist #slpgradstudent #healthcare  #slplife  #speechielife #speechies #slpsofinstagram #speechlanguagepathology #medslp  #slpgradstudent #speechies #medicalprofessionals #healthcareworkers #slpmom
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