Across the literature on this site, you frequently see use of the term tax home. You may be wondering what exactly a tax home is. A tax home is a concept best defined by the IRS. As a blogger, I’ll do my best to explain a tax home and provide you …
The Expectation Versus Reality Of Being a Traveling Therapist
Blue oceans, dream jobs, and big bucks! The world is your oyster with travel therapy. This expectation of travel therapy is perceived by many. However, it is far from the reality of life on the road. As a travel therapy blogger, my mission is to be …
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Burnout In Travel Healthcare
Burnout as a traveler? Many clinicians become travelers because they want to escape the burnout of a permanent position. It may be a surprise when you find yourself burned out as a traveler. Yes, burnout happens to travelers. While it may sound …
Lessons Learned From Occupational Therapists
April is Occupational Therapy Month! Happy OT Month to all of the amazing occupational therapists out there! As therapists, we encounter a lifetime of learning. We cannot possibly learn everything we need to know for our careers in a 2-3 year …
Don’t Make These Common Travel Healthcare Mistakes
In the nine years that I've been a traveler, I've made a ton of mistakes! In this blog, I'm sharing some common mistakes that healthcare travelers make. I've surely made a bunch of them and have learned from my lessons! Overpacking The biggest …
Can I Take a Local Travel Contract
Can I take a local travel contract as a travel therapist? This is a common question among traveling therapists and nurses. The travel lifestyle is amazing; you can explore the country and see new places. However, sometimes you just want to be at …
How To Become a Travel SLP
Being a travel speech-language pathologist (SLP) has broadened my personal, clinical, and professional horizons. I have worked in six states and over 50 different healthcare facilities across the country. As a travel SLP, I learned about the diverse …
How To Start An Airbnb In Your Home
Have a spare room in your house and want to make some extra money? Are you wondering how to start an Airbnb in your home? Whether you are traveling and want to share a spare room in your house while you are gone, or live at home and want to share …
Interview With Mercy Ships Volunteer Physical Therapist
Volunteering on medical mission trips is a goal for many medical professionals, especially traveling therapists and nurses. Mercy Ships is a not-for-profit organization that uses hospital ships to provide medical care to some of the world’s poorest …
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Advice For Undergraduates Who Want To Travel
The reasons why people want to become a traveling therapist can vary. There are wanderlust souls and people trying to pay off their student loans. Many are burned out clinicians who are trying to spark life into their career. Generally, when people …
New Years Advice To Healthcare Travelers
A new year means new goals, resolutions, and starting new adventures. Whether you are a seasoned healthcare traveler, or looking to start in 2019, here is my advice to you for the new year. Give Up That Things Have To Be a Certain …
Travel Nurse Housing Tips
As a travel nurse or travel therapist, securing housing can be a significant challenge. There are many places and options that you could use for housing on your travel nurse assignment. From using company housing, to finding your own online or in …
