This is my account of an encounter that I had with a travel therapy recruiter when I was a new travel therapist. I am sharing this specific story because I think it has a variety of red flags to watch for when speaking with new agencies and recruiters. I think this is a good reminder why it is …
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Thank you to Tori Frost, an SLP in Australia for contributing to this piece and sharing her experience. Are you an SLP who wants to work in Australia? My Backstory: How did I come to be in Oz after graduating from grad school? I didn’t have a job lined up right away, so I decided it …
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Author: Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT When I first landed an assignment in California I was most excited to see all the natural beauty the state has to offer. With 28 designated National Parks and many more state and county parks to explore it was time to get outside and explore! From the desert to the …
Thrilled to share this guest post from fellow SLP Blogger Rebecca Reinking. Rebecca is an Australian Speech-Language Pathologist who studied in Manchester, England, completed a volunteer assignment on the islands of Samoa and has worked in the United States. I am inspired by her adventures and places that she has gone as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Here are …
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My name is Judy. I am a new traveling speech therapist. At the age of 55 I decided to try this because of my love for travel, and my growing discontentment with perm jobs in the field. I have been a speech therapist since the age of 28. That is the only thing that hasn’t …
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You got the job, the apartment, started working, got settled in, so now what? Traveling as a travel healthcare professional can be extremely exciting, but it can also be lonely and isolating if you do not utilize your down time in a way that works for you. It is important to keep a good work/life …
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The Na Pali coast spans over 15 miles of rugged shore-line on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. This shore line is unique not only because of its sheer beauty, but also because it is not accessible by car. The only way to access this alluring coast is by a strenuous hike, airplane, or by boat. …
Ehukai Pillboxes Hike Difficulty level: Moderate Mileage: 2.1 miles round trip Elevation gain: 800 feet The North Shore of O’ahu is known for being the surfing capital of the world and is home to many of the world’s largest surfing competitions and food trucks in open parking lots serving up some good eats. If you …
I met Kaci and Frank in the Las Vegas airport. Within minutes we were best friends, within hours we had crazy stories to tell about our adventures and 2 days later I was invited to their upcoming wedding in Texas. That’s how travelers roll. To be honest, it was not a totally concidental meeting …
Wanting to become licensed to work as a Speech-Language Pathologist in California? Are you wondering how to apply for the California SLP license? I totally understand this! I am here to break down the steps on how to get a California SLP license! Actually, I long feared getting my California SLP license. Because I heard …
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Did you buy a Groupon for Peru? Know if you go: The altitude is 8K at Machu Picchu and up to 13k above sea level in Cusco Hydrate, eat light meals, drink the local coca tea and rest during the trip to avoid the effects of the altitude Bring and wear layers including rain gear …