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I’m Julia, a traveling speech pathologist that’s been all over the US working in the traveling healthcare industry. Today I’m going to answer one of the biggest questions I get, “What is a Speech-Language Pathologist?” Have you ever heard of a Speech-Language Pathologist, Speech Therapist, or SLP for short? To begin with, SLPs are masters …
I was once in your shoes. As a new travel therapist, I had no idea what to expect of my first assignment. How would people react to me? Would I be able to provide the same level of care that I did at my previous job? What if something bad happened; would there be little …
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View Post Imagine being on the top of a beautiful granite mountain, 1000 miles from home. To your left is a gushing waterfall full of cold spring water and to your right are views of a sprawling valley. You made it to the top after a day of climbing and now bask in nature’s beauty …
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 …
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 …
Packing and organization can be two of the harder parts of traveling, especially if you are a long-term traveler like myself. I tend to be at one location for 13 weeks at a time and need to bring more with me than the traditional clothes and toiletries. Packing cubes have been a game-changer to help …
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 …
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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Special guest post by Physical Therapist Jared Casazza, who is sharing his travel physical therapy journey to his goal of financial independence through travel therapy: Over the past two years as a traveling physical therapist, I have learned from my experiences and talking to others that there are many different reasons for why therapists choose to travel. …
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