There’s no doubt about it, we live in unprecedented times – not just in the world of travel healthcare, but in modern physical therapy and the world as a whole. The last month and a half we’ve been bombarded by information from every channel – news media, colleagues, neighbors, and daily email briefings from...
Travel Hacks for Travel PTs
Traveling around the country on contract for the last six years has been a wild and exciting ride for sure, but what about traveling for fun? To be honest, when we first began travel PT we were so focused on paying off our student loans quickly that we didn’t give it too much thought. ...
On Home
My legs are stiff and awkward underneath me as I begin my shuffling jog along the snowy hard packed trail. 17 hours in the truck from California to Colorado has taken its toll. More quickly than expected the hollowness of the high mountain air catches my lungs off guard. Exacting its tax on the...
The #1 Most Effective Negotiation Tactic
After negotiating a handful of contracts and feeling taken advantage of far too often we finally decided to get our act together and research HOW it is actually done. After numerous books and a dozen or so more contract negotiations THIS is by far the most effective negotiation tactic we have found. Whether you...
How to manage the big MOVE between contracts
Moving is scary! My first real move after college was a whole 3 hours away and I remember being super sketched out and worried about all of the logistics.Now that we have moved countless times, back and forth across the country, and both to and from Alaska (by car), we have seen it all!...
What is the biggest perk of being a travel PT?!
What is the biggest perk of being a travel physical therapist? Time off of course!! And even better… what you choose to do with your time off is totally up to you! Here we discuss a few different options for travel PTs time off! For more travel physical therapy related questions or other information...
The Best Travel PT housing options out there!
Changing jobs every 3-12 months can be challenging enough, but on top of that you are also moving all over the country! Not knowing how to find travel PT housing quickly is a scary feeling. Fortunately there are quite a few great options out there to help you do just that! Be sure to...
Travel PT Stipends Explained
Understanding how travel pt stipends work can be daunting at first. In the next 5 minutes you will have all of the basics covered and most of your questions answered. It really is not as scary or confusing as you may think. By: Stephen Stockhausen PT, DPT, OCS...
Can you be a Travel PT with Kids?
Travel Physical Therapy is a growing career amongst therapists of all sorts. Changing locations, moving across country, and switching jobs frequently can make for a hectic lifestyle. But what about family life? Traveling with kids is just about mindset. Your child is joining YOUR family. It is up to you to help them experience...
The Fastest Guide to Become a Travel PT
Travel PT is an exciting and well paying career choice for many PTs, but how do you get started? Fortunately, as you will see in this video, it is easier than you might think. By: Stephen Stockhausen PT, DPT...