Ryan and Megan O'Rear

Ryan and Megan

Education EN ↓ 37 episodes

Upbeat and in-depth travel healthcare focused content for allied (PT/OT/SLP) and nursing professionals. Two traveling physical therapists since 2020, Ryan and Megan, break down the travel healthcare lifestyle, news, RV living, and tips for being a thriving traveler from the unique perspective of traveling with a family. Ryan and Megan's uncanny banter make for an easy listen and inspire you to gain freedom through travel healthcare!

Author

Ryan and Megan O'Rear

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Education

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jan 21, 2026

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Episodes

How Much Do Travel Therapists ACTUALLY Take Home? | Ep. 37 21.01.2026

How much do travel therapists actually take home? Not the Instagram number, the real number after taxes, housing, and hidden costs . In this episode, we break down exactly how travel therapy pay works and what new PTs, OTs, and SLPs should realistically expect their take-home pay to be on a travel contract. We cover: How travel therapy pay is structured (taxed hourly vs untaxed stipends) Typical w...

Can New Grads REALLY Do Travel Therapy? | Ep. 36 13.01.2026

Can new grads actually succeed in travel therapy, or is it a fast track to burnout? In this episode, we break down the real question every new PT, OT, and SLP asks before traveling: Is travel therapy realistic right after graduation? We cut through the hype and talk honestly about: - Whether facilities actually hire new grads - Which settings are safest for a first travel contract - The biggest ri...

#1 Thing to Look for in a Travel Assignment (It's Not Just the Money!) | Ep. 35 10.08.2025

Everyone chases the paycheck, but we've learned that chasing this makes a bigger difference in your travel PT/OT/SLP happiness. Watch before you choose your next assignment. NEED RECRUITER RECOMMENDATIONS? ⁠⁠https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/recruiter-recommendation⁠ THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subsc...

Travel Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) with Kids: Our Childcare on the Road | Ep. 34 20.07.2025

Yes, it's possible! Here's how we manage childcare while traveling the country as a traveling PT family. From "live-in" babysitters to daycare at an assignment location and beyond—these tips could save your sanity. NEED RECRUITER RECOMMENDATIONS? ⁠⁠https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/recruiter-recommendation⁠ THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare cont...

Must-Have Contract Clauses for Travel Therapists (Don't Sign Without These!) | Ep. 33 06.07.2025

Before signing your next travel PT/OT/SLP contract, make sure it includes these non-negotiables: 30-day cancelation, hourly guarantee, productivity expectations, and days off. We've learned the hard way -- here's how to protect yourself. NEED RECRUITER RECOMMENDATIONS? ⁠⁠https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/recruiter-recommendation⁠ THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel he...

What No One Tells You About House Hacking as a Travel Therapist | Ep. 32 04.05.2025

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss house hacking as travel PTs and also owning a home while traveling. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a review for mo...

We Tried Both: Part-time vs. Full-time Travel Therapy Assignments Compared | Ep. 31 22.04.2025

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the differences between part-time and full-time travel therapy assignments and their experience with recently starting a part-time assignment. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear....

Job Market Update: March 2025 | Travel PT/OT/SLP/PTA/COTA| Travel Therapy | Ep. 30 09.03.2025

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) provided the latest travel therapy news for the March 2025 Job Market for Travel PT, OT, SLP, PTA, and COTA. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our...

Life Update: We Bought A House, New Travel Assignment Starting Soon, and an All Inclusive Resort Vacation! | Ep. 29 02.03.2025

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) give a life update about their current travel assignment in CO, buying a new home, and 2025 plans. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast an...

Top 10 FAQs About Travel Therapy | Ep. 28 06.01.2025

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the top 10 FAQs they're asked when speaking on college campuses and online. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a...

5 Bold Tips for Travel Therapists | Ep. 27 24.12.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) give their 5 Bold Tips for Travel Therapists. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a review for more TRAVEL HEALTHCARE content!...

Spend Your Money! | Living A Rich Life Via Travel Therapy | Ep. 26 27.10.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the power of maximizing frugality, investing in memories, and retiring on assignment with travel therapy. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating...

How to Transition Smoothly Into Your Next Travel PT, OT, or SLP Assignment | Ep. 25 29.09.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss how to transition smoothly into your next travel contract. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a review for more TRAVEL...

Our New Adventure: Landing a Dream Travel PT Assignment in the Mountains! | Travel PT/OT/SLP | Ep. 24 18.08.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss landing their next travel assignment in a dream location, but it wasn't the first place they were looking! THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider...

Our RV Is Heading To The Repair Shop | Ep. 23 11.08.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss a weekend mishap that leads to their RV (aka home on wheels) heading to the RV repair shop. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast a...

How Kids Have Changed The Way We Travel | Travel PT/OT/SLP & Nursing | Ep. 22 16.06.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss how travel has changed since having kids. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a review for more TRAVEL HEALTHCARE conte...

Taking Travel Assignments As A Family | Travel PT/OT/SLP & Nursing | Ep. 21 09.05.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the ins and outs to consider when taking a travel healthcare assignment with a family. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and le...

Have Kids, But Don't Stop Traveling! | Travel PT/OT/SLP/Nursing | Ep. 20 14.04.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss transitioning to traveling as a family! THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a review for more TRAVEL HEALTHCARE content...

Earn A Free Vacation With This Travel Company | PT/OT/SLP/Nursing | Ep. 19 28.03.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss being able to earn a free, all-inclusive vacation with one of the travel companies they personally work with. Find out how you can also earn a trip to Cancun, Mexico, with this company! The company is revealed in the episode! THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more)...

How to Avoid Burnout | Travel Healthcare | PT, OT, SLP, Nurse | Ep. 18 26.02.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss how traveling healthcare can help you avoid clinician burnout! THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a review for more TR...

Is It Safe To Travel? | Travel Therapy | PT/OT/SLP/Nursing | Ep. 17 12.02.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss safety as travel healthcare workers! Plus share resources they use when looking into a new travel assignment. THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider ra...

How to Handle Haters as a Travel Therapist (PT, OT, SLP) | Ep. 16 05.02.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss how to handle various "haters" you'll encounter during the journey to becoming and practicing as a travel therapist (PT, OT, SLP). THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganore...

Our 2024 Travel Plans! 30.01.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss their 2024 travel plans and how 2024 has already been a surprise! THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusive e-mail newsletter - https://www.ryanandmeganorear.com/weekly-newsletter Consider rating our podcast and leave a review for more...

Why We Switched To A Health Share To Cover Our Medical Needs As Travel Healthcare Workers | Ep. 14 01.01.2024

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss why they use a health share plan to cover their family's medical needs, whether on a travel assignment or not! Zion HealthShare Resources: - FAQ's: https://zionhealthshare.org/faqs/ - Member Guidelines: https://zionhealthshare.org/member-guidelines/ - Share our Member Number with Zion (122104649) when you sign up so they know who se...

Do you have to be a Minimalist to be a Travel Therapist? | Ep. 13 11.12.2023

Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss using parts of minimalism to help you thrive as a traveler. Travel Assignment Packing List: https://ryanandmegan.ck.page/76023e0c10 Adjustable Dumbbells 5-52.5 lbs each: https://amzn.to/3TlnKBa   THE NEXT STEP: Don't miss out on any of our travel healthcare content (videos, courses, articles, tips, and more) by subscribing to our exclusi...

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