I’m so excited to share our first “OT Across America” Kansas City, MO edition, with home modifications occupational therapist Maria Lindbergh from Kansas City, Missouri. It was so informative learning Maria’s perspective about starting a business in her city and what working in other settings in Kansas City has been like for her. For more about […]
When you become a travel therapist, one thing that you will learn is that things move quickly. Once a contract is posted, it’s typical to have an interview the next day, with the expectation of accepting the offer or moving on within 24 hours. And while you already have a lot to do and think […]
If you’re thinking about travel therapy, you’re probably wondering about the sometimes-complicated aspects of travel therapist pay. If you’ve read through our article about travel therapy tax homes, you’re now familiar with all the fun intricacies of travel therapist pay like the difference between taxable and nontaxable income and maintaining a tax home. Now that […]
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 […]