Travel Therapy Mentor

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 episode was sponsored by Kamana Health)

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 & what some of our favorites were; Compare/contrast the 4 islands we visited; And more!

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 and also want to achieve financial independence, check out this episode to learn more! (Originally recorded on "I Need Travel Therapy" Podcast, Episode 43, https://www.medtravelers.com/podcast/i-need-travel-therapy/i-need-travel-therapy-ep-43-Financial-Independence-and-Traveling-as-a-Pair-Whitney-Eakin-PT-DPT-ATC-and-Jared-Casazza-PT-DPT/ )

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 take home pay

-Guaranteed stipends vs no guaranteed stipends

-Pay packages with 40hr guarantee vs lower hours guaranteed

-bill rates: where the money goes & where it comes from

And more!

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!