Author: Rosemarie Eccleston – Senior Vice President, Nursing Services Putting together a well thought out cover letter and nursing resume that is truly representative of one’s accomplishments can be a formidable task for many job seekers. Your cover letter should be polite, concise and to… read more →
Most people know that a physical therapist is somewhere between a medical doctor, a nutritionist, and a personal trainer. Utica College has come up with an infographic on some of the key points that you may not know about physical therapy and physical therapists. Physical… read more →
2012 was a big year for news, especially for nurses! From massive hiring’s to firings, supportive laws to discriminatory laws, below are the top 5 nursing stories of 2012. 1. Hospitals Refusing To Hire Obese Employees? It was reported that a hospital in Texas (Citizen’s… read more →
Occupational therapy is a growing profession that has a very low unemployment rate. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, from 2000-2012, occupational therapists had an average unemployment rate of 1%. OTs are in a great position to be able to demand when, where,… read more →
Author: Nancy Goldstein – Vice President, Sales/Marketing Excellent service is the key to success. Our in-house personnel are expected to be courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient in every situation. At Horizon, we maintain the highest quality customer service to handle all customers including but not limited to… read more →
On January 1st, 2013, President Barack Obama signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, effectively averting the fiscal cliff. This will spare Medicare providers a 2% payment reduction that would have gone into effect on January 1st. Its passage was not easy, however, as Congress was… read more →
Is nursing still a good profession to get into? Where will the jobs be located? Here’s what nurses stand to gain in the near distant future… We’ve pulled together the numbers to help you plan your next steps (and determine where your competition lies). These… read more →
Author: Rosemarie Eccleston – Senior Vice President, Nursing Services In the old days, there were standard questions asked during an interview. The classic question, “Where do you want to be in five years?”, though not usually blatantly asked, is still around in some form or… read more →
Author: Gigi Nicolas – Home Health Aide Coordinator A home health aide isn’t just a babysitter anymore. Families are depending more and more on HHAs to take care of their family members. Years ago HHAs were considered glorified babysitters, but in my opinion home health… read more →
According to a report by the US News, occupational therapists rank 7th among the best healthcare jobs of 2013. Occupational therapists can work in a number of different environments, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and home care. Occupational therapists help patients with physical, mental,… read more →
