The job market for travel therapists has been on the decline for almost a year. In the summer and early fall of 2019, companies started to reduce staffing in the wake of PDPM and PDGM Medicare cuts. The down job market was then followed by the first wave of COVID, which now appears to be …
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So, you are thinking about being an SLP in an SNF. Now, you are wondering what are the pros and cons. Hi, I’m Julia, and I have been a traveling SLP for over 10 years. During that time, I’ve taken short-term contracts in all medical settings. I’ve worked in acute, inpatient rehab, SNF, LTC, and …
Maui is a stunning island with idyllic beaches and lush forest! There’s an endless amount of things you can do on this Hawaiian Island. From whale watching to snorkeling, eating shave ice and fresh local cuisine, and driving one of the coolest roads in the world. The only thing you’ll be asking yourself is why …
Welcome to the ultimate guide to Maui! Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands, which is also known as “The Valley Isle”. Maui has so much to offer, from the stunning beach to windswept palms and luscious jungles. It’s no wonder that Conde Naste travelers have voted it the Best Island in the US …
The past five months have been extremely challenging for our community of traveling therapists. What started in September with waves of therapy layoffs due to CMS changes grew into a large decline of jobs and mass layoffs as states went into the shelter in place orders with COVID. Many travelers took permanent positions to weather …
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Unemployment has been the talk of a lot of online therapy forums lately as clinics and schools are closing in the midst of COVID-19. As many therapists are sadly getting furloughed, let go from jobs completely, or hours drastically cut, it’s a topic on many people’s minds. Sally Paulding, is an SLP who found herself …
Wow, it’s finally happening! You submitted your application and resume to your dream speech-language job and you got an interview! There is only one thing between you and your dream job, and that’s the interview process. You may be experiencing a mix of feelings and emotions, and anxiety may be one of them. I’m here …
Travel therapy community, I wanted to check in and let you know that I am thinking of you. It has been a really difficult week for our community and things are changing by the day. I wish I could tell you what to do or what to expect in the future, but I cannot. This …
Beautiful photos captured when you travel can last a lifetime. As a minimalist, I truly believe that the more “stuff” you buy when traveling, the more you get tied down. Thus, I rarely buy souvenirs or trinkets. Instead, I invest in the ability to capture great photos. Because I mostly travel solo, taking great photos, …
Traveling the country for work may sound like a dream to you. Getting to move around to new places every couple of months and explore this vast countryside seems pretty exciting. However, as SLPs, we tend to be more of the organized, type A personalities who like to overthink and plan out everything. So, the …
Waikiki Beach is a neighborhood on Oahu known for combining the laid-back beach life with the buzz of a modern city. Filled with highrise hotels and apartments, this is a favorite vacation spot for many tourists coming to the Hawaiian Islands. There is no denying that Waikiki is an expensive destination. With hotel rooms averaging …
If you’ve already started researching what travel therapy is like for an occupational or physical therapist, you’ve probably been recommended to look to the West Coast. California, in particular, is well-known among the travel therapist community as being an area that is typically abundant with jobs for all disciplines. However, the other fact that is …
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