Critical Connection, Inc. Partners with CAUHEC Connect to Expand Career Development Opportunities for Physical Therapists

New partnership provides complimentary access to paid precepting opportunities, reinforcing CCI’s commitment to investing in clinicians beyond job placement.

 

(Irving, TX and Tampa, FL) Critical Connection, Inc. (CCI), a national leader in physical therapy staffing and career placement, today announced a new partnership with CAUHEC Connect – a platform designed by College and University Healthcare Education Consortium (CAUHEC) – to provide its eligible physical therapists in CCI’s network with complimentary access to paid precepting opportunities across the country. The partnership reflects CCI’s continued investment in helping clinicians grow throughout their careers – not just helping them find their next opportunity.

 

Through CAUHEC Connect, physical therapists can connect with educational institutions seeking qualified preceptors, allowing them to mentor Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) students while earning additional income and helping shape the next generation of rehabilitation professionals.

 

“At CCI, we’ve always believed our role extends far beyond making placements,” said Ashley Eagon, Senior Vice President, Travel Division. “Our mission is to support clinicians throughout their professional journey. By partnering with CAUHEC Connect, we’re giving therapists another meaningful way to grow as leaders, strengthen the profession, and make an even greater impact on patient care.”

 

Traditionally, clinicians interested in becoming preceptors often relied on relationships with local universities or informal networking to identify opportunities. CAUHEC Connect streamlines that process through a national platform designed to connect verified healthcare professionals with students and academic programs seeking clinical education experiences.

 

Through the platform, eligible CCI clinicians can:

• Access paid precepting opportunities.
• Mentor future physical therapists.
• Choose opportunities that fit their schedules.
• Expand their professional experience while continuing full-time clinical practice.

 

The partnership also creates value for healthcare organizations. Clinicians who serve as preceptors often strengthen leadership, communication, coaching, and clinical reasoning skills. These are qualities that translate directly into improved collaboration, stronger teams, and enhanced patient care. Expanding access to clinical education opportunities also helps increase the number of qualified students entering the profession, supporting the long-term sustainability of the rehabilitation workforce.

 

“This partnership isn’t just about creating opportunities for today’s clinicians,” said Dr. Elaina McAdams, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CAUHEC Connect. “It’s about strengthening the future of physical therapy by making it easier for experienced professionals to share their knowledge with the next generation.”

 

The announcement builds upon another recent investment by CCI: its partnership with Medbridge, which provides eligible clinicians with complimentary access to continuing education, evidence-based clinical resources, home exercise program tools, and professional development content.

 

Together, the two partnerships demonstrate CCI’s broader commitment to supporting clinicians throughout every stage of their careers:

• Medbridge helps clinicians continue learning through industry-leading education and continuing education resources.
• CAUHEC Connect empowers clinicians to lead, teach, and mentor future physical therapists through paid precepting opportunities.

 

By combining career placement with ongoing professional development, CCI continues to differentiate itself as a long-term career partner for rehabilitation professionals nationwide.

 

To learn more about these partnerships, visit:

• CAUHEC Connect: https://therapycareers.com/cauhec-connect/
• Medbridge: https://therapycareers.com/medbridge/

 

 

About Critical Connection, Inc.

Critical Connection, Inc. (CCI) is a national healthcare staffing and workforce solutions company specializing in placing physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and rehabilitation professionals in travel, contract, and permanent positions nationwide. CCI is committed to helping clinicians build meaningful careers while providing healthcare organizations with exceptional rehabilitation talent through a relationship-first approach. Learn more at www.therapycareers.com.

 

About CAUHEC

CAUHEC (College and University Healthcare Education Consortium) is the clinical placement infrastructure connecting colleges and universities, students, and 500,000+ verified preceptors nationwide across nursing, PA, PT, pharmacy, and allied health. Through the CAUHEC Connect platform, member schools can grow clinical student enrollment by an average of 20% year over year. Learn more at www.cauhec.org.

 

 

 

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