We’ve been working with new therapy graduates since 2001 and have gotten pretty good about introducing adventurous therapists to the world of travel therapy. We’re excited to be introducing our new mentorship program.
Category: Travel Therapy
Will Work For Travel
Will work for travel. That’s a slogan we use a lot around here. We love it because travelers WORK hard. You worked hard to earn your healthcare degree. Most of you are working hard to pay off student loans. And for 13 weeks you work hard to be of service to each and every patient
Benefits of Critical Access Hospital Assignments
There are more than 1,300 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States and each plays an important role in its community. Your time as a traveling healthcare professional at these hospitals contributes to their ability to provide valuable medical services to surrounding rural populations. For those unfamiliar with this hospital classification, the general requirements
2018 Travel Therapy Forecast
This year should see normal growth for traveling healthcare professionals, with therapy jobs (especially physical therapy) still very much in demand. We’ve also seen a steady increase in general interest about travel therapy as a first-career option. It’s wonderful there are so many resources available for students and recently graduated therapists to learn about the
Great Fall to Winter Contract Locations
Not sure where to travel next? These locations make for a great fall and winter combo experience. Western/Central Colorado
Traveler Hobbies
What do you do when you are miles away from home and not at work? What will keep you from spending all of your hard-earned money? What will give you fond memories of your current assignment and ones to come? A hobby! Through the years, I have worked with many travelers and the question always
Making New Friends on the Road
Developing new relationships in your short-term community can add a lot to your travel experience. Don’t be afraid to find friendships outside the healthcare space. Here are a few ideas to make sure your social interactions don’t stay within your temporary facility: Networking Apps Meetup is a website and social networking app where you can
Don’t “Fall” Behind With Planning
Hooray! We’re only 11 weeks out from the official start of the fall season! While that may seem like a long way out, it’s not a bad idea to start talking to your recruiter about fall contracts. Actually, it’s incredibly important if you’re set on states that have longer lead times for licensing. Some states take
Let’s Talk About Debt
Debt is a topic that comes up frequently when we speak with therapy students and recent graduates about travel therapy. Inquiries about student loan forgiveness programs have increased, and the unanimously passed RC 11-16 motion spearheaded by students concerned about their future financial well-being was passed just this week by the APTA House of Delegates.
Healthcare Recruiter Day!
This week we celebrated National Healthcare Recruiter Recognition Day. While we try to recognize our recruiters often throughout the year, yesterday was a full day of recruiter appreciation. A well-deserved afternoon of fun in the sun, team-building and baseball.