Did you know that there are over 46 million households with at least one pooch at home? That’s around 72 million dogs in total and according to a recently released pet census from the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats still greatly outnumber dogs as pets, with 82 million felines, up from 71 million in 2001. Our total pet population has reached a record high of just over 282 million pets. Nearly 60% of all home have one pet with 21% having five or more. So what do these stats tell you? America loves their pets and who wouldn’t? Did you see the face of the pooch in the picture for this post?

It’s a great career if you love to travel, see new places and meet new people, but you must be prepared to go where the job takes you when you’re a travel physical therapists. Your job description is the same in that you’re still involved in providing therapy for people who are recovering from an illness or injury, but there’s a small difference. You don’t put down roots in one place; instead, you travel to wherever opportunities beckon from. The US Department of Labor says that the demand for physical …

If ever there was a time for the global community to come together, it is now. As you are all well aware, the country of Haiti was literally shaken to its core from a massive earthquake and the aftermath that has left behind a land and its people in shambles. The response from around the world has been great and I hope that it continues for some time, as the country will need a tremendous amount of help to get it back to some sort of normalcy. As therapists, caring for others is not only your job but a way of life, a life you’ve chosen to make a difference in peoples lives.

Whether you are just starting out in your therapy career or have been working for twenty years a short-term travel contract can be a great option for you. One of the best parts of a travel therapy job is the chance it gives you to make more money than you would in a permanent position. The question though is how much is the difference. That’s why over the next 5 weeks we will be doing a 5 five part series on the pay for travel therapists versus a permanent therapy or rehab …

Kentucky Facility looking for a PT for a travel contract.
Not far from Hopkinsville, KY this Western KY location is near Golden Pond.
Great Location and a Great Recruiter are yours – Physical Therapists can learn more details, call a Recruiter at 866-633-3548.

To learn more about this travel occupational therapist job click here.

One of the most important things you are going to do during your travel therapy career is build a relationship with a recruiter. A good recruiter is going to be your guide through this process and someone you can rely on to help you through any rough patches you may go through during your travel therapy job. They should:

feel like your friend
be knowledgeable resource about the industry 
be easily accessible, especially if you are new to your travel therapy career

But if you are a more experienced travel therapist you may feel that you have enough …

Occupational Therapist (OT) needed to complete a 13 week travel assignment near Pensacola, FL in a hospital setting.
Come enjoy the best of both worlds.
You’ll find 450 years of history, fine museums and attractions in Pensacola, Florida, along with outdoor adventure and 52 miles of wonderful beaches in Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key.
For more information call 866-633-3548.

To learn more about this travel occupational therapist job click here.

Each start to a new year can be beneficial to your psyche. It can provide a cleansing sensation that wipes away all that was in the previous year and give you a new outlook and a feeling of refreshment. If only for a short period of time, the new year is a great time to assess your current goals, whether it relates to your well being, career or life in general. Now’s the time to revise or at least start thinking about the things you’d like to. Don’t just accept what is going on… And in the words of the late, great Michael Jackson. Make that change.

As we embark on a new year it has become apparent that there is no stopping the new avenues of communication and more specifically, social networking. The most popular social networking sites include Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, with Facebook leading the way with over 350 million users worldwide. You can access your account a few different ways and it will enable you to be in contact with your network no matter where you might be.

North Carolina facility looking for a Travel PTA for a 13 week contract.
Not far from Raleigh and Fayetteville, NC this assignment is a great addition to your resume.
Ft Bragg, Uwharrie Nat’l Forrest and the Atlantic are easy drives so you can find plenty of exciting things to do on your time off.
Call a Recruiter today for details at 866-633-3548.

To learn more about this travel physical therapist assistant job click here.