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recapture their performance excellence. But after stepping in as a trainer for her college’s women’s basketball team, she knew that arena wasn’t for her.“Instead, I decided I wanted to work with the general public,” says the therapist who has been practicing since 2003.“The idea of seeing someone, who is impaired, working her way through rehab to recuperation appealed to me.” “In healthcare right now, more and more long-term care centers are being built. And they have to be staffed.” – Karen Sinclair, DPT, PT The first year after graduation, Karen accepted local independent contracts before officially becoming a traveler. “Initially, I didn’t think it would be a long-term option,” she notes. “But here I am 4 years later and still traveling.” Karen has almost exclusively accepted assignments through Boca Raton, Florida-based Club Staffing.“I have practiced in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Connecticut, and now, Texas.” She is currently on assignment at the University of Texas, Southwest in Dallas. While not all of her contracts have been with long-term care centers, Karen does welcome those opportunities. “What I see happening in healthcare right now is that more and more long-term care centers are being built. And they have to be staffed.” Interestingly, the look of some of these facilities has undergone a facelift of sorts. “All of the patients are not necessarily older persons,” comments Karen. “It really depends on the facility. Some individuals are simply in rehab and are there on a short-term basis. Then, I have seen a number of patients who have undergone total hip or knee replacement, and others who have experienced strokes or spinal cord injuries.” Like both Nan and Kelli, Karen also values the extended time she is afforded with patients in the nonacute care setting. “In long-term care, I carry out treatment plans over time, so I’m able to witness their progress,” she says. “And I have the chance to develop relationships with my patients and find out more about them. I receive a great deal of job satisfaction watching people go from being able to do Circle Career Card No. 645 36 Healthcare Traveler June 2008 www.healthcaretraveler.com http://www.sagenths.com http://www.sagenths.com http://www.healthcaretraveler.com

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