Portland is well established as the ‘hipster’ capital of the U.S.A and for good reason. Loaded with unique breweries, locally-owned shops, and food trucks throughout the city, it’s easy to understand while you’ll already be wishing you had more than one weekend to spend in Portland! *Fun Fact: You’ll also love Portland because it’s one …
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 …
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 …
Oahu is filled with beautiful hikes and waterfalls! While you can spend hours following streams and chasing waterfalls (insert TLC lyrics), there are many relatively well-marked hikes that will take you to some beautiful falls. After living on Oahu for several years, these are the best waterfall hikes on Oahu that I recommend to travelers visiting …
When I started my first traveling speech-language pathologist job in 2010, I was filled with the excitement of the travel lifestyle. I pictured myself traveling for a couple of years and then settling down. Somehow, over the years, the short-term travel lifestyle warped into my long-term way of being. Travel has its ups and downs. …
Hey you, that recruiter there, I’m talking to you. You know, the one who called me and asked me if I wanted a job in a state I wasn’t licensed in after I told your agency 5 times to remove me from your call list. Or, that person who found me on social media, saw …
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. It’s great to have him as a guest blogger to share …
As a traveling healthcare professional, your recruiter is basically your personal agent. They are the ones who submit you to jobs and deal with any issues that you have on the job. They will be your primary contact point for a company and will likely impact your experience with the company more than anything else. …
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Personal blogs help therapists gain insight into the REAL life truths and struggles about being a traveling therapist. Blogs give insight into the technical and private side of the travel therapy industry. Writing and maintaining a travel therapy blog takes true dedication and passion to your craft. Props to the travel therapy bloggers who go …
Are you thinking about taking a travel therapy or travel nurse assignment in a winter climate? For some travelers, living in the colder climates may come naturally. Personally, I grew up in the Northeast and spent many cold winters in Boston. For others, it may be a completely new experience. Here are my essentials for …
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