When you graduate from occupational therapy school, one of the biggest questions on your mind is most likely, “Where am I going to work?” Because of the nature of OT school, with a diverse group of educators and fieldwork placements, you have most likely had exposure to a number of different settings. However, even with […]
Perhaps more than any other element of travel therapy, having great recruiters you can trust is integral to finding success. But when you’re just starting out, it can be overwhelming to sift through everyone who contacts you to find someone who is actually a good fit. And even if you find someone you get along […]
This post was originally published on July 4, 2016 and updated on April 16, 2019. If you’re an occupational therapist working in the acute care setting, you already know that this setting is quite different from the traditional rehab-based settings. Acute care is fast-paced, intense, and so educational. If you’re about to start fieldwork or […]
This post was originally published on January 17, 2016 and updated on April 3, 2019. When you’re applying to occupational therapy school and when you’re in OT school, you hear a lot about how in demand occupational therapists are. Based on the numbers, OTs are in demand, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, stating […]
One of the biggest pieces of advice I give to traveling medical professionals is that having a good recruiter is essential to your success and happiness as a traveler. It is invaluable to have someone on your side who listens to your needs, communicates quickly and efficiently, and operates ethically. There is also this magical, […]
This post was originally published on April 10, 2016 and updated on March 25, 2019. Have you been strongly considering pursuing travel therapy as a new grad but aren’t sure if it’s the “right” choice? If so, this post is for you! You may have been told in school that new grads should wait to […]
Are you a new grad interested in travel therapy but worried about potentially working alone? Or maybe you’re an experienced therapist looking to bust into a new setting? Or maybe you feel confident about your therapy skills, but you need guidance on how this whole travel thing works? Whatever your situation, mentorship as a travel […]
So you’ve decided to take the plunge and give travel therapy a try. Great! Now all you have to do is pick what company to work for, and it should be easy when you probably have recruiters already knocking down your door. But then another company contacts you. And another. You Google “Best travel therapy […]
On this page, you’ll find a complete list of the 12 interviews that are part of the OT Across America series. Click the links below to be taken to the interview: Springfield, IL with Tiffany, Kylie, and Ashley St. Louis, MO with Natalie Flaugher, OTR/L Kansas City, MO with Maria Lindbergh OTR/L Kansas City, KS […]
For our “OT Across America: Austin, TX” edition, we had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Broes, COTA/L, who is a really neat guy. His interview provides some really great insight about working in occupational therapy in Austin as well as the perks of working as a full-time PRN clinician. _______________ Tell us a bit about […]