Traveling therapists work short-term contracts across the United States and provide a solution to temporary staffing shortages. As a traveling therapist, you can explore the United States and work when you want to. It is a wonderful lifestyle that has opened up many doors for me as a professional. As we enter into 2020, here …
If you’ve been thinking to yourself “Is travel physical therapy right for me” then you are in the right place. “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” – Walt Disney Being curious could possibly the most useful characteristic of being …
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 with references to more …
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 home. Maybe it is the holiday season, or you want to be …
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 subcultures in the United States and have learned to become an advocate for myself and my patients. …
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 travel. At some point, it is …
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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 highly recommend having money in reserve before you start your journey. …
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Moving every 13 weeks can be stressful for mail delivery. For my first few years as a traveling therapist, I was frustrated with missing mail. Using the mail forwarding system from USPS was a nightmare. The forward would come into effect late and I’d miss my mail, and I can’t even count the number of …
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As an employee at a large and diverse school county office of education (currently five schools treating students with a variety of moderate/severe disabilities) I’ve had a lot of opportunities for fresh starts and creating rapport with new coworkers; here are some things I’ve learned. Don’t Expect Much Warmth Or Trust Right Away When you …
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As a traveling healthcare professional, you are working temporary job assignments. Healthcare coverage can be an issue, especially if you are constantly changing companies or going for long periods of time without work. So what do you do for insurance as a traveling therapist or nurse? Be on Your Family Plan If you are married …
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As a travel therapy blogger, one of the most common questions I receive is “what are the pros and cons of travel therapy” While travel may seem glamorous, it is definitely not all unicorns and rainbows. It can be a hard path to take and one that takes some consideration and planning. Without further ado, …
