The day you graduated from your OT, PT, or SLP therapy program was the day you may have realized that the job opportunities weren’t great. You may have thought to yourself, ” what are the Cash-Based Business Ideas for OT and PT Therapists?”
Many occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physical therapists, and physical therapy assistants may be seeking alternatives beyond the traditional OT, PT, or Speech jobs in hospitals, nursing homes, or outpatient rehab jobs. The reason being, the job market is oversaturated in certain areas, or the pay isn’t enough to make ends meet.
Some therapists may consider venturing into private practice but may not want the financial responsibilities of a startup, managing employees, or a me-too business model to survive.
What are cash-based business alternatives for OT’s and PT’s:
- Ergonomics Consultant
- Wellness Coach
- Life Coach
- Content Creator
- Work Hardening
- Wheel Chair Accessibility
- Driver Rehabilitation
- Adaptive Equipment Specialist
- Aging in Place Consultant
- Lactation Consultant
- Home Modification Consultant
- ADA Consultant
I created a shortlist to get you thinking out-of- the- box as an OT or PT who at the breaking point, or thinking and or brainstorming cash-based practices or businesses.
Yes, there are other alternatives to ideas for therapists. In the new on-demand course we share other ideas that occupational therapists are having great success as cash-based business entrepreneurs.
What have you considered as an alternative cash-based practice or business?