New Grad To Mentor: How I Mastered In-Home Treatment In One Year
“Don’t treat in the home straight out of school.” Have you heard this before? So have I.
By Karen Hommer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
“Don’t treat in the home straight out of school.” Have you heard this before? So have I. I joined FOX Rehabilitation as a new grad just over one year ago. FOX is a primarily clinician owned and operated private practice. We help older adults achieve what they once thought impossible through Medicare Part B House Calls, outpatient on wheels. By becoming involved with the practice's Emerging Professionals Program, building a close relationship with my regional director, and simply immersing myself in the culture and clinical pillars of FOX, I've done well treating in the home. Learn FOX's structure for new grads — and my firsthand experience with it — as you take that first step in your career.Recent Position Papers
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