Resume and hiring tips for clinicians pivoting into non-clinical roles

from a physical therapist turned healthcare recruiter

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Amy Story & Rachel Brown
November 04, 2023

with Rachel Brown, PT, DPT and healthcare recruiter

Rachel, I often describe my career journey as a path that doesn’t replicate many, if any. I can imagine you might feel similar as you are a former physical therapist turned healthcare recruiter. Tell us your story of your clinical transition!

Yes, my journey is similar in that it is a unique path. Ironically, I am a PT with a back injury. I underwent two major surgeries in 2019 and was unable to return to patient care. Fast forward to my recovery (which was also during the middle of the pandemic), I knew I needed to look into remote opportunities. After hours upon hours of research and countless failed attempts at applying to numerous nonclinical positions, I stumbled upon Healthcare Recruiting and felt like it could be a good fit given my clinical background. I was told by several Recruiting companies that I didn’t have experience and ultimately was rejected until I decided to take a leap and join a franchise opportunity. 

Many clinicians will say that having their clinical credentials on their resume when applying for non-clinical roles seems to impact them negatively because they get boxed into their clinical experience instead of being seen in a different light.
Does having your clinical credential impact you negatively?

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