Clinician Career Reboot: Tips for transitioning into your next non-clinical healthcare role

Brandy Wilkins
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This is THE podcast for impact-driven healthcare professionals pivoting away from bedside patient care but longing to do work that matters. Hear career tips and practical strategies for transitioning into your next non-clinical role and be inspired by the journeys of those who have gone before you. Are you a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist? Are you interested in a healthcare quality, patient safety, regulatory, health tech, clinical product, or other healthcare adjacent role? Then this is for you. This podcast will answer questions such as: How do I land a non-clinical job? How do I change my resume? How do I get recruiters to see me as more than a therapist? Help! I'm getting stuck in the application process. I keep getting ghosted by recruiters and hiring managers. My resume goes into a black hole and I'm not getting an interview. Is the ATS keeping hiring managers from seeing my resume?

  1. 03/25/2025 · BONUS

    #57: A Journey Fulfilled: Closing This Chapter & Embracing What's Next

    This is the final episode of the Clinician Career Reboot Podcast.  Please continue to share this podcast with friends and colleagues who need hope, inspiration, and practical advice for their non-clinical career journey.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    2 min

  2. 03/25/2025

    #56: Pro Tips to Beat the Resume Black Hole: Applying, Interviewing, and Negotiating Your Next Job Offer for a Non-Clinical Role

    In today's episode, I share how to apply, interview, and negotiate for your next job offer. This part of the process comes after you clearly define what's next, make meaningful connections, create your professional brand, and craft that resume that will land you an interview.   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    15 min

  3. 03/18/2025

    #55: Collaborating with Leadership: A Clinician's Journey Into Rehabilitation Quality

    Today's guest is Katie Blackburn, PT, DPT, MSHQS   Katie Blackburn, PT, DPT, MSHQS, is a board-certified neurological clinical specialist. She practiced as a full time physical therapist for 9 years at UAB's Spain Rehabilitation Center with a focus on patients post spinal cord injury and stroke. She helped develop UAB's Neurologic PT Residency program and also serves as a PT Residency/Fellowship Onsite Reviewer. In 2023, she earned her Masters of Science in Healthcare Quality and Safety degree. She has recently transitioned from clinical care to the Rehabilitation Services Quality Manager at Spain Rehabilitation Center. Katie is passionate about highlighting how therapists are valuable assets within the world of quality professionals.    You can connect with Katie by email: kdeaton@uabmc.edu or on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-blackburn-567a8495/    Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.    Book a strategy call: www.definingpointcc.com/strategy   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    32 min

  4. 03/11/2025

    #54: What to do when student loans are getting in the way of your career journey

    Today's episode features Connor Pierce, DPT. Dr. Connor Pierce is the founder of After the DPT, where the mission is to help DPTs handle their student debt. Connor is a fiduciary financial planner, and student loan consultant. He was a full-time practicing clinician for over 5 years and passed the Certified Student Loan Professional® exam in 2023 to become an industry leader in student loan advising. To date he has advised on over $100 million in student debt. He understands firsthand what DPT debt feels like as he and his wife, Hannah, are both DPTs who graduated with student debt in 2018. Connect with Connor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorpiercedpt/  or his website: www.afterthedpt.com.   Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.  Book a strategy call: www.definingpointcc.com/strategy   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    25 min

  5. 03/04/2025

    #53: Resume Audit: Regulatory Affairs

    In today's episode, I do a resume audit for an occupational therapist interested in regulatory affairs.  You'll hear me give practical feedback and strategies to improve her resume. If you want to see the video, head over to YouTube and check out my channel there.   Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.    Book a strategy call: www.definingpointcc.com/strategy   For a limited time: Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Leave me a voice memo.  https://www.speakpipe.com/definingpointcc Want a free resume audit?  Apply here and it may be included in a future episode: https://form.jotform.com/definingpointcc/resume-audit-application    Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    11 min

  6. 02/25/2025

    #52: Creating a signature resume: Decreasing frustration in the non-clinical job search process

    In today's episode, I talk about creating a signature resume, why it's so important, and how to get started.     Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.   Book a strategy call: www.definingpointcc.com/strategy   Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    12 min

  7. 02/18/2025

    #51: Transferable Skills: The key to showing value on your resume and in interviews

    On today's episode, I will share some practical tips for developing transferable skills and how to confidently share them in your job search.   Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.    Book a strategy call: www.definingpointcc.com/strategy For a limited time: Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Leave me a voice memo.  https://www.speakpipe.com/definingpointcc Want a free resume audit?  Apply here and it may be included in a future episode: https://form.jotform.com/definingpointcc/resume-audit-application    Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc    Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    8 min

  8. 02/11/2025

    #50: Define Your Path: How to determine what you want to do next in your career

    On today's episode, I share the most important first step of your career journey... how to decide what to do next.  It is critical to define what your path will look like, not anyone elses, and how you can use your unique strengths, skills, and passions to do work that matters.   Resources Shared The following resources were shared on today's episode.  Links included may be affiliate for the host or guest.    Book a strategy call: www.definingpointcc.com/strategy   For a limited time: Have a question you want me to answer on the podcast? Leave me a voice memo.  https://www.speakpipe.com/definingpointcc Want a free resume audit?  Apply here and it may be included in a future episode: https://form.jotform.com/definingpointcc/resume-audit-application    Download the Define Your Path worksheet: https://definingpointcc.kit.com/define-your-path      Stay Connected Find me on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandydpt/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/definingpointcc/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@definingpointcc      Share This Episode If you enjoyed this episode and know a friend or colleague who would benefit from listening too, please share it with them! Your friend will be glad you did... and so will I!

    16 min
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This is THE podcast for impact-driven healthcare professionals pivoting away from bedside patient care but longing to do work that matters. Hear career tips and practical strategies for transitioning into your next non-clinical role and be inspired by the journeys of those who have gone before you. Are you a nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech language pathologist? Are you interested in a healthcare quality, patient safety, regulatory, health tech, clinical product, or other healthcare adjacent role? Then this is for you. This podcast will answer questions such as: How do I land a non-clinical job? How do I change my resume? How do I get recruiters to see me as more than a therapist? Help! I'm getting stuck in the application process. I keep getting ghosted by recruiters and hiring managers. My resume goes into a black hole and I'm not getting an interview. Is the ATS keeping hiring managers from seeing my resume?

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