Whenever I talk to my old grad school classmates or former coworkers about travel therapy, I often get met with comments like “Oh, I wish I could do that,” or “You’re so lucky. I could never manage that.” And while I do feel incredibly fortunate to be able to have this traveling lifestyle, on the […]
Interviews. No matter if you’re a new grad or have twenty years of experience, the thought of being put on the spot with a barrage of questions is enough to make anyone’s palms sweat. Luckily, if you’ve decided to pursue travel therapy you can breathe a sigh of relief. While there is still an interview […]
I’m excited to share to share this travel therapist interview and Q&A with travel occupational therapist (and my OT school classmate!) Cheryl Mendoza, OTR/L. In our interview, Cheryl shares why she began traveling as a new grad and offers lots of tips for both new and seasoned occupational therapists interested in travel therapy. Before we […]
To continue our series on travel therapy, I wanted to provide some more information on probably the biggest topic on everyone’s minds: pay. Travel therapist pay is usually placed into two different categories: taxed and untaxed. But, regardless of what any recruiter might tell you, qualifying for this untaxed pay unfortunately isn’t as easy as checking […]
I’ve heard from many different therapists how hard it is to find a good, reputable splinting guide. I started doing some digging and found a few available online for purchase, but to be absolutely sure this one is the best, I consulted with multiple hand therapists to get their expert opinion. They all agreed on what […]
Whether you’re a new grad or seasoned therapist nearing retirement, you’ve probably been curious about travel therapy at some point in your career. It’s hard not to see the flashy promises of doubling your salary and beautiful pictures of exotic locales and wonder if becoming a travel occupational therapist could be right for you. While […]
If you’re a new therapist considering working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF), there are several important factors to look at before taking the job. While there are great skilled nursing facilities to work for, there are also many facilities that can challenge ethical boundaries and take advantage of new graduates. Because this is more […]
When you get your first job as a licensed occupational therapy practitioner, you usually aren’t thinking about additional occupational therapy specialties right off the bat. Your primary focus is just trying to keep your head above water. You are thrown into unfamiliar territory, and as a result you spend the first few years of your […]
PRN occupational therapy: There is a lot to say about it, and because I’m a PRN (or per diem) occupational therapist myself, I really wanted to share my PRN experiences (the good AND the bad). In this article, I lay out the pros and cons of becoming a PRN occupational therapist. This will help you decide […]
Congratulations! You have finally graduated from your OT program and are approaching your NBCOT test dates. In the midst of your intense studies, you are plunging into the job search in anticipation to pay off your exorbitant student loans and to make a name for yourself in the clinical world. Rightfully so, it is an […]