If you’re spending time in Oahu, you probably have a large bucket list. For the hiking enthusiasts, there are endless hikes on the island that offer different views and terrain. For first time Oahu hikers, I recommend these three hikes to get a sense …
Am I Ready To Take a Travel Healthcare Assignment?
As you read this blog, you may be wondering if you are ready to take a travel healthcare assignment. Everything may seem so overwhelming and like a big leap to take. Am I ready for this? The truth is, you may never feel like you are 100% ready for …
Why Traveling Healthcare Professionals Should Have An Emergency Fund
Taking travel healthcare contracts can be high risk, high rewards in regards to financial compensation. While some contracts may pay very well, there is a lot of risk involved in traveling as a career. Many people go into travel to make money, but I …
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How An SLP Quit Her Job & Traveled The World For A Year
You don’t have to be a traveling therapist to take extended time off to travel the world. Meet Julie Fechter, a speech-language pathologist who recently took a one-year long gap year from employment to travel the world full time! She started in …
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Must See Waterfalls In Kauai
Kauai, the northernmost major Hawaiian island is nicknamed the Garden Island. With plenty of rainfall, the island is lush, green, and home to some beautiful waterfalls! Whether you are vacationing in Kauai or taking a travel healthcare contract, …
4 Things A Recruiter Would Want You To Know
It’s a pleasure to have a piece written by former healthcare recruiter turned travel blogger, Mike Rush. I met Mike at a bloggers conference this year in Texas. We immediately connected over the fact that he is a former recruiter and I’m a traveler. …
6 Reasons to Take A Travel Healthcare Assignment In The Central Valley, California
The Central Valley in California is the flat area in the center of the state, as the name implies. The valley is rather large and spans approximately 50 miles wide and 450 miles from north to south. It lies between the beautiful Sierra Nevada …
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How To Run A Successful Facebook Group
On a Sunday afternoon in 2014, sitting in my kitchen in Somerville, MA, I created a Facebook group called “Travel Therapists”. At the time, I was a traveling speech-language pathologist who felt alone taking 13-week contracts across the country. I …
Costa Rica & Panama Discovery With Intrepid Travel
Costa Rica and Panama are countries full of beauty, adventure, rainforests, volcanoes, oceans, and so much more! There is so much to see and do that planning an itinerary can seem overwhelming. On my second trip to Costa Rica, and first to Panama, I …
Practical Ways to Use a Deck of Cards For Speech Therapy
Traveling as a speech-language pathologist transformed me into a minimalistic therapist when it comes to materials. I have become a professional at creating and using therapy materials on the go. In this blog, I discuss ways to use a deck of cards …
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Mary Jane Falls Hike
Mary Jane Falls is a 2.5 mile moderate intensity hike located in Mt. Charleston, Nevada. The trail head is approximately an hour outside of Las Vegas. This hike is easy to navigate and is great for families, dogs, and groups of hikers. This hike is …
How Will PDPM Affect Traveling Therapists
The Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) is replacing the current Medicare billing system in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) on October 1st, 2019. The Prospective Payment System Resources Utilization Groups (PPS RUG IV) has been in place since 1999. …
