No, we’re not talking about the Beastie Boys, we are talking about your health and well being. As a traveling therapist you are well aware of that certain something that it takes to be a successful traveler. You must have the right personality to be able to jump right in and be confident in your skills, no matter where you are. You must be able to adapt quickly, for many surprises can arise… And one that most therapists are never ready for are illnesses and being away from home can make the situation seem much worse. You’re not able to enjoy the comforts of your home like you’re use to and to make matters worse, you may not have anyone available to you to look in on you or bring you anything you may need from the pharmacy or store, for like say some Hawaiian Punch (it’s not a sick day without it)!

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 …

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.

The next thing you are going to want to think about in planning your travel therapy assignment is your housing options.
First off you need to decide if you are even going to need housing. If you have decided that you are going to work an assignment that is within an hour of your home then you can opt to receive a housing stipend instead of worrying about setting up housing. But if you are going to need housing you basically have two options.
1. Have the travel therapy company find you …

Short-term travel rehab and therapy jobs normally last 13 weeks, but many hospitals and skilled nursing facilities prefer to have longer contracts for their travelers. But overall the length of the time can vary, but what is most important is that you as a travel therapist know what you want. Are you looking for a series of short-term travel assignments all across the country that let you see and experience a bunch of new places or are you looking for a travel therapy job that is more stable and lets you stay close to your family and home.