Travel Therapy Mentor

Have you ever wondered how much money the travel staffing company is keeping when you accept a travel healthcare contract? If so, you’re not alone. We very often get questions about what percentage of the bill rate (the amount being paid to the travel company by the facility) should be kept by the travel company, and how much of it should go to the traveler. This is a much more complicated topic t...

In this episode we answer some more in-depth questions from our course group members. Sharing the audio here so you can hear the answers! We discussed various travel therapy topics. If you want to join our private course group to get more in depth and 1-on-1 mentorship, enroll on our website & use the discount code "travel" to save $150!

In this episode we go over our Latin America trip so far! Things haven’t gone quite as we planned so far to say the least! We wanted to update you on what’s been happening, where we’ve been so far, and where we are headed next!

We’ve been getting a lot of questions and concerns about whether travel healthcare is still financially feasible and “worth it” with increases in housing costs. In this episode we discuss inflation/rise in short term housing costs… change in travel healthcare pay packages… and give advice on strategies for increasing income/reducing expenses to help you better determine if travel healthcare will b...

Learn what’s happening with the travel therapy job market at the beginning of 2022. We’ll discuss: -Current job market/job numbers compared to end of 2021 -If there’s been a January “job lull” this year -Impacts of rising COVID cases on travel therapy jobs -Companies’ current policies for therapists who have been exposed to COVID and have to quarantine And more!

2021 was an interesting year for all! We were able to resume a lot of travel that we missed out on in 2020. The travel therapy job market made a big turnaround. Our business grew a lot. And between travels we spent a good amount of time with family & friends! We anticipate 2022 being another great year for travel therapy. Listen in as we recap our year in 2021 & discuss plans and projections for 2...

We get this question a lot, and we know many new grads are wondering if it’s a good idea to get into traveling right now/in early 2022. There are several factors to consider when deciding if travel therapy is right for you personally as a new grad right out of school. Plus you want to take into account the current job market and job availability for new grads. In this episode, one of our favorite...

Vaccine Mandates are a hot topic right now across the country, particularly among healthcare workers. How are vaccine mandates affecting travel healthcare providers? Do travelers need to be vaccinated to find jobs? Are mandates causing an increased staffing need for travelers? How are booster shots affecting employment? Listen in to get the scoop on how vaccine mandates are affecting travel health...

Burnout is unfortunately a big problem among healthcare workers, particularly during the pandemic. We hear from many current clinicians who are feeling burnt out and are desperate for a change; and from new grads who want to avoid getting burnt out in the first place. Travel Healthcare can help clinicians avoid burnout via many different strategies. In this episode, we discuss different strategies...

Utilizing credit cards to your advantage is a good way to earn extra cash and save on hotels and flights for travel. Traveling healthcare professionals are in a good position to utilize these strategies to optimize their finances and be able to travel for longer and for cheaper! Join Whitney and Jared from Travel Therapy Mentor to learn more about how they’ve used credit cards to get ahead financi...

Listen in to hear the latest about the travel therapy job market. Is now a good time to get into travel? What about through the holidays and early 2022? We give you the scoop from multiple companies and industry leaders to help you make career choices and strategically plan!

We just returned from 6 weeks traveling across the country in our converted minivan, from Virginia to Vegas & back! We attended the Traveler's Conference in Las Vegas & got to reconnect with many of our travel friends! We visited many new National Parks & hit our 49th state! Listen in as we recap the highlights of our trip, go over some of the logistics, and discuss what we would change in the fut...

You asked, we answered! Listen in as we go through a ton of questions we received from our audience about travel therapy. We cover topics like: getting started with travel, traveling as a new grad, insurance, traveling with a family, pay packages, working in outpatient, tax homes, and more!

In this episode we discuss our 6 week trek across the country in our converted minivan, including where we have been & where we are going! Also we talk about why we chose to travel in a minivan, plus compare & contrast van life & RV life! 🚐🚐🚐🚐

In this episode we discuss some of the unique challenges we face as travelers! From housing… to licensing… the job search… credentialing… on boarding… recruiter communication… and more! We had a great conversation with John Modica, former travel RN and co-founder of Kamana. We discuss some ways that companies like Kamana are moving travel healthcare forward with great new technologies! (This episo...

We just got back from 3 months in Hawaii: 2 months for Whitney’s Travel PT contract & 1 month visiting the other islands for vacation! Tune in to learn more about: Whitney’s Travel PT contract; Logistics of getting a travel contract in Hawaii; What it’s like to live in Hawaii; Logistics of travel to and around Hawaii during COVID (for vacation or for work); Recap of the fun things we did there & w...

In this episode, we give you the latest updates on the travel therapy job market from several different recruiters and companies. We also discuss what we anticipate moving into the fall, including considerations with rising COVID cases. This episode provides insights for new grads, therapists getting into travel for the first time, and current travelers.

A few weeks ago we were interviewed on AMN's "I Need Travel Therapy" Podcast. We discussed traveling as a pair and pursuing financial independence. We went over various benefits and challenges of traveling with a partner, as well as tips for those considering it. We also discussed financial planning, budgeting, and financial independence. If you're considering traveling with a partner or friend an...

Health insurance can be confusing for travelers since we are contract employees. There are various options out there - some better for different people based on your situation. In this episode, we discuss all the different options, what we’ve done in the past, and what we do now. Also our favorite insurance agent joins us for some Q&A!

Travel therapy pay can often be confusing, particularly when you’re new to travel therapy. It can also get confusing trying to compare pay across different recruiters/companies, when things are presented to you differently. In this episode, we will break down the different aspects of travel pay, including: -Pay package: stipends, hourly, and reimbursements -Gross vs net pay (pre/post tax) -Weekly...

June job market update! Things have really picked up with the travel job market recently! We are so excited to see jobs bouncing back. In this episode we give you stats from various companies and recruiters for PT, OT, SLP, PTA & COTA Travel Jobs. Plus we let you know what trends we are hearing, and offer suggestions and insights for your travel therapy job search!

We arrived on the Big Island of Hawaii last week for Whitney's Travel PT Contract! Tune in with us to learn more about our move to Hawaii, including: the COVID 19 testing and restrictions, our flight, getting our rental car, getting set up at our new home, and life on the island so far! Get insights for your future travels to Hawaii for fun or for work!

In this episode we discuss all the planning & logistics for taking a travel job in Hawaii, as we just moved to Hawaii for Whitney’s travel PT contract! Learn about licensing, job search, finding housing, renting a car, flights, packing, current COVID-19 restrictions, etc! Tune in to learn more in case you want to take a job in Hawaii!

This is an interview we recorded with our friends and fellow healthcare travelers Kim & Erran on their podcast “InRoute: The Power of Travel Podcast”. We had so much fun talking to them about entrepreneurship, financial freedom, using travel therapy for lifestyle flexibility, and more! We hope you enjoy this interview and get inspired for your own travel therapy journey!

In this episode, we share numbers and trends for the travel therapy job market across several companies, along with our expectations for the coming months, and our advice for those pursuing travel therapy this summer! If you’re a current or prospective travel therapist, don’t miss this episode!