Travel Therapy Mentor

Travel therapy can be amazing - but sometimes there are hassles. One of the worst is getting your contract cancelled unexpectedly! So you might be wondering.... How common are contract cancellations? What are the rules for the facility to cancel your contract? What if you need to cancel your contract? What do you do if your contract gets cut short unexpectedly? Listen in on this episode to learn a...

In this episode, we recap our recent two month trip to Mexico and talk about our plans for international travel this summer! We go over what it was like traveling since the pandemic & what our planning process looks like! Tune in to learn more!

The weather is heating up & so is the job market! Listen in to get the full scoop on what’s happening for the Travel PT, SLP, OT, PTA & COTA job markets. We’ll give you all the updates & discuss recommendations for traveling this spring/summer!

In this episode (recorded 3/14/21) we discuss contract extensions! What are the benefits of extending contracts, why might you want to extend, how to negotiate an extension, how much you can expect to make for an extension, and more!

Following up from our episode on filing taxes a few weeks ago, we wanted to share this episode where we specifically go over how to file taxes on your own for FREE! We originally recorded this episode in March 2020 on Facebook Live. Check it out & let us know if you end up using this money saving hack!

In this episode from 2/21/2021 we discuss traveling solo! Although we’ve always traveled as a pair, most travel healthcare workers actually travel by themselves. We gathered insights from current solo travelers, and asked future solo travelers what concerns they have about traveling alone to bring you a summary! We go over the benefits, challenges, and strategies for traveling by yourself!

How do you file taxes as a traveler? What's different as a travel therapist vs. a perm therapist? In this episode recorded in January 2020, we discuss all the things you need to know to file your taxes as a traveler! It's actually a lot easier than it seems!

In this video recorded on 2/8/21 we give an update on the travel therapy job market, based on insights from several different travel companies, managers, recruiters, and leaders in our industry! This update should help guide you in your planning for pursuing travel jobs in 2021!

We are sharing this episode from last year (February 23, 2020) where we discuss why we choose not to travel internationally as therapists. We get questions all the time about traveling internationally for work. In this episode we go over the logistics and why we choose to only work in the US, and travel internationally for fun. We also give insights on what you'd need to look into if you did want...

In this episode we have a Special Announcement • we discuss the future of Travel Therapy Mentor • we tell you more about our Mexico plans • and we discuss the logistics of long term international travel! Tune in to hear all about it!

In this episode we are bringing you a video we recorded in March 2019 where we discussed Beginner Mistakes as a Travel Therapist! Listen in and learn so you won’t make these same mistakes!

In this episode recorded live on 1/10/2021, we go over things to consider when choosing a travel recruiter & company, such as pros/cons of big/small companies, benefits, and other lesser known considerations!

Many of you are considering starting travel therapy in 2021! Listen in to hear a recap of the travel therapy job market in 2020 & what we predict it will be like in 2021 based on insights from various recruiters and industry leaders! We also review our year at Travel Therapy Mentor & discuss our plans for 2021!

It’s the new year & many of you may be preparing for your first ever travel therapy job interviews! Usually travel therapy interviews are done over the phone. In this episode we discuss what to expect for phone interviews, questions you should prepare, and more! You don’t want to miss out on this information!

In this episode we discuss how the PT Compact works for travel therapists. We also give updates for the PT Compact for 2020 and what’s to come in 2021. And we discuss the progress for the OT and SLP compact licensure!

Health Insurance Options- this is one of the primary concerns that therapists have when considering travel therapy. It can be tricky due to the short term nature of our jobs. In this episode we cover all the different health insurance options, from company insurance, to ACA Marketplace plans, to private plans, to religious healthshare ministries, and COBRA! Tune in to hear the strategies we use fo...

We answer all your travel therapy questions in this episode! We collected questions from you all on Instagram and Facebook, everything from the basics to more complex questions from experienced travelers! Listen in to learn & be sure to check out our other articles and videos going over each topic in more detail!

In this episode we discuss what to look for on your travel therapy written contract, and how to know if it’s a good contract or not. — We get questions each week asking us if an offer is good or to look over a contract. We can take a look at your contracts for you and let you know— but the best thing is to learn for yourself what to look for so you can make sure you’re good to go on future contrac...

In this episode we discuss: what are guaranteed hours; why are they important; how to negotiate for them; things to ask your recruiter and the interviewer/manager; red flags to look out for; and strategies for ensuring you get all your hours! Be sure to listen in to learn more so you don’t miss out on being paid for full hours at your travel job!

2020 has been a rough year for travel therapy. We have seen a slow increase in jobs since this summer. But is the job market back to normal? For those who are wondering if it’s the right time to get into travel therapy, and what’s to come as we approach the end of the year/beginning of the new year - tune in as we’ll be discussing updates on the job market! We’ll give insights and recommendations...

In this episode, we discuss how continuing ed & advanced certifications may or may not affect getting travel jobs & your pay as a traveler. We also discuss different CEUs that could be beneficial for various settings!

As a travel therapist, you can run into some tricky situations with productivity expectations. In this episode we discuss issues you might encounter in different settings, and how to handle these situations to avoid working off the clock.

As we approach the holiday season and end of the year, there are some special considerations for applying for travel therapy jobs. Many therapists want to take off for the holidays by either requesting time off in the middle of a contract or waiting to start a new job after January 1st. In this episode we discuss some challenges and strategies for navigating this situation, so you can secure a job...

We recently started local PRN jobs near home! And we aren’t the only travelers doing this. In this episode we discuss why we decided to take PRN jobs; the decision making process for others taking perm vs PRN vs travel jobs; insights into the pros/cons; how to approach a perm/PRN situation if you don’t want it to be forever, and more!!

Over the years we’ve written and talked quite a bit about how we’ve been able to use credit card rewards for cashback bonuses and lots of free travel domestically and internationally! Credit card/travel hacking can be a great financial advantage to add to the travel therapist’s repertoire to be able to cash in for cheap or free travel! In this episode we discuss how travel/credit card hacking work...