Traveling therapists trek through the United States for work. They fill short term, temporary assignments between 13 weeks to 9 months. Travelers are used to fill a variety of staffing needs. Such as maternity leaves, seasonal surges in caseload, or chronic staffing shortages to a specific location. Can you take a travel assignment as a …
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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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If you’re looking for a modern and swanky beach hotel in the heart of Waikiki, then ‘Alohilani Resort is your best choice! The resort offers the perfect balance of urban glam and relaxation, with an on-site gym/spa, restaurants and bars to choose from, and gorgeous views. My boyfriend and I did a staycation for two …
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Beautiful photos captured when you travel can last a lifetime. As a minimalist, I truly believe that the more “stuff” you buy when traveling, the more you get tied down. Thus, I rarely buy souvenirs or trinkets. Instead, I invest in the ability to capture great photos. Because I mostly travel solo, taking great photos, …
Traveling the country for work may sound like a dream to you. Getting to move around to new places every couple of months and explore this vast countryside seems pretty exciting. However, as SLPs, we tend to be more of the organized, type A personalities who like to overthink and plan out everything. So, the …
If you’ve already started researching what travel therapy is like for an occupational or physical therapist, you’ve probably been recommended to look to the West Coast. California, in particular, is well-known among the travel therapist community as being an area that is typically abundant with jobs for all disciplines. However, the other fact that is …
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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 …
California: the land of plenty in a lot of ways. Beautiful mountains, forests, and beaches. Big cities, small towns, great weather. The food. Oh, the food. And of course, if you’re a travel physical therapist, it’s basically a gold mine for PT jobs. But getting the initial licensure has a reputation for being such a …
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You are going to Jordan and now you need to pack! You found the right blog, because I am going over my Jordan packing guide! A trip to Jordan is a bucket list experience! From the lost city of Petra, exploring ruins in Amman, to being completely buoyant in the Dead Sea, camping in the …
Author: Devon Breithart, OTR/L It’s a double-edged sword: as a traveling occupational therapist, it’s hard to beat California as far as pay, number, and variety of jobs go. But getting the initial licensure has a reputation for being such a long, arduous, and expensive process. Some therapists consider if it’s even worth it. The California …
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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. …
