rehab rebels: alternative career paths for occupational therapy, physical therapy, & speech language pathology professionals by Tanner Welsch DPT

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Do you feel burned out, not appreciated, undervalued both financially & professionally? Realized working in the health industry is not all it was promised to be? Are numbers & the bottom line prioritized over your health, job satisfaction, & high quality patient care causing you to dread going into work?

You want to make a non-traditional career change but face sunken tuition cost, judgment for wanting to leave a secure career in the health field, & unsure about which alternative career direction to take? But know there has to be a better work life balance.


It is ok to want a career change, maybe even one outside of your profession. You are not a bad person for wanting this & you are not alone! 

My name is Tanner, and I'm a physical therapist myself, on a mission to uncover and document the world of alternative non-traditional careers & income opportunities for rehab professionals (OT, COTA, PT, PTA, & SLPs). My goal is to provide a guide(s) you can follow to

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