 Medical Methods Olympic Odyssey -
Therapist Mentoring Program
I've noticed an increasing number of blurry-eyed people around here these past few weeks! The Olympics have certainly captured our attention and enthusiasm, and many of us who are normally early-to-bed folks aren't getting as much sleep as we're used to with these late-night events. Some of the competitions have been particularly exciting to watch!
It always strikes me how these top athletes who have been training so self-sacrificially for so many years have a single shot at winning a medal. A single missed-step by a gymnast or a fraction of a second by a swimmer can make the difference between victory and defeat.
A mother of one of the gymnasts was being interviewed, and she was asked how it made her feel to watch her daughter in the competition. She responded that it was the most painful thing she could imagine. She felt the pressure of wanting her daughter to do the very best she could and the devastation of every mistake her daughter made. I think every parent can identify to some extent with that, wanting the very best for our kids and to protect them from failure.
That interview reminded me that behind every one of those athletes is a whole support team of people who have encouraged and coached and made plenty of sacrifices in their own lives to help the athlete achieve their potential.
And in every one of OUR lives there's a whole support team of people who have helped in the development of our potential as we have grown. This includes our parents and families, our churches, our coaches, our employers, our teachers, and our mentors.
It is essential to have mentors to provide the “aha” experiences to guide and direct new therapists and help others in today’s healthcare environment. A career in rehabilitative medicine is challenging and exciting. Flexibility and making adjustments are critical and it’s becoming more important to rely on mentors for professional reassurance and development. Mentors can be especially helpful with maintaining balance for clinicians and increases success and overall job satisfaction.
Medical Methods is currently embarking on an odyssey. We are developing a therapist mentoring program and it has been and will continue to be a long and adventurous journey. It will provide a vehicle for developing relationships where the mentor and mentee can work together and discover and develop the knowledge and skills needed by the mentee to grow. Whether you are a traveler, permanent staff therapists, or in a leadership position it is essential that you take the time to clearly understand the true advantages of mentoring. It will improve your practice and help you with relationships with your co-workers and also dramatically enhance patient outcomes. I would be very interested in hearing from you any suggestions you may have to make this “adventure” successful. Please email me directly at dean.medley@medicalmethods.net. I would love to hear from you.
As you continue to enjoy the Olympics this week, don't forget all those who stand behind every athlete who have taught and coached and supported them. And let's all give thanks for those people in our lives who have taught us the truths that have helped to shape us into the kind of people that will have a positive impact in our world.
Dean Medley
Vice President of Recruiting
Medical Methods Healthcare Recruiting
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