Hello:

My name is Eric, and I have been working as a PT for about 2 years. I am looking to work as a travel PT, and would like to talk to other PTs who are in traveling PT position. Any advice will be appreciated. 

 Thank you.

 

Sincerely,

Eric :)

You will get assignment in the least desirable areas, where most PT don't want to work consistently.  There are reasons in places where most PT wouldn't want to work.

I have had nothing but fantastic experiences traveling as a PTA.  I worked for MSN and MDI.  You can ask for areas to work in.  I asked for Seattle and worked at Washington Medical Center Outpatient and In patient for 7 months.  Out of the blue I was asked to go to Honolulu to work inpatient.  I lived at the edge of Diamond Head down the street from Wakiki Beach.  The waterfront condo was awesome.  If you work for a bigger company, you can get better deals. Some companies give you a chance to take more taxfree money.  Go for the fun places.  Good luck.

Hi Eric, I was a traveler for about a year and a half in Washington, California and Alaska. I had a great experience. I was able to get great positions - a rehab hospital, outpatient orthopedic clinic, and only 1 nursing home, because for my last assignment I was very picky about the location and wanted to be near my home. But if you are flexible, they work well with your needs. I worked with two different companies, and went back and forth, depending on what they had to offer. You have to be prepared to make quick decisions, because often something will come up quickly and you need to decide on it. It's a great opportunity to see how different clinics work and to get some varied experiences. Good luck! Let me know if you have any specific questions.

 Corey

Hi Eric!  Try something different and take a look at working for a therapist owned travel company such as the company that I work for. Therapist owned companies are rare and well worth taking a look at!

Marie

Cynthia,

 So glad to hear your travel experiences have been good. I am an occupational therapist currently searching for a travel company.  I have been in contact with 5 different companies and I'm having trouble deciding on who to work for. They all offer very simialar packages.  I have a few questions for you: How long did you work as a PTA before your travel experience?  Did you research many companies before your final decision with MSN/MDI, and what influenced your decision?  What to you have been the "pros and cons" of being a traveler?  Thanks!!!   Heather

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Hi eric

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Donna Lewis

hi Eric, I have alot of information to give you.

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Donna Lewis

hi donna i would like to get some info on traveling companies. i am confused on which to choose all of them look gr8.have you heard about ardorhealth,destination staffing or cornice.inc.

Hi Sherim, sorry I did'nt get back on until now.  The main thing with these companies is you have to do your homework on each one.  For example the company I work for they say you get a weeks vacation a year, that's not true exactly, it's after you've worked 2,080 hours.  If the company is unwilling to tell you what their contracts contain, then dont work for them.  I always ask; 401k match, vacation pay, most don't pay  vacation, housing, will they give you a stipend if you find your own housing with relatives, insurance with who?, I have also learned that you are better off buying your own insurance so that if you are bettween jobs, you still have insurance.  It's alot of homework as there are a bazillion companies out there, but the ones I have heard are the better ones are Reflectxstaffing, platinum select, career staff, those are a few, but like I say they all are offering good stuff, but they're always stipulations.  I love traveling, you meet alot of therapists that you bond with very quickly and you have to be able to drop and roll, so to speak.  Good luck and let me hear from you.  Donna

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Donna Lewis

Hi Heather:

Travel companies are all the same as far as packages are concerned. 

I believe, the most important thing in choosing the right company is to find a Recruiter that you are comfortable working with.  Also, it's important to chose a company that's solid and has been around for awhile, maybe JCAHO accredited, etc.

 If you'd like to speak with me about my company (Sunbelt), give me a call and I'll fill you in.  ]

 Either way, good luck on your search.

 Ruth Ann Castellana, Sunbelt Staffing

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Hi Eric:

I'm a Recruiter with Sunbelt Staffing and will be with them 4 years this year.  I'd be happy to talk to you about my company and the benefits of traveling.

 If you'd like to speak with me directly, give me a call.

Ruth Ann Castellana @ Sunbelt Staffing

1-866-416-5199

Hi Nancy:

 I saw your job posting on Advance and just wanted to reply.

My company, Sunbelt, has positions nationwide.  We deal with all of the hospitals, SNFs, OP, Schools, Home Health, Peds, etc.

 I personally have had travelers in San Franciso, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, Boston, etc.  We have jobs every where, so you're interested, give me a call.

Ruth Ann Castellana (Sunbelt Staffing)

1-866-416-5199

Hi Cynthia:

 Are you still interested in traveling as a PTA?  If so, give me a call. 

My company is JCAHO accredited and I'd love to talk to you about some opportunities.

Ruth Ann Castellana (Sunbelt Staffing)

1-866-416-5199

Hi Donna:

 I saw your posting on Advance PT and wanted to respond since I didn't see my company's name, Sunbelt Staffing.

If you're still traveling, give me a call and I'll explain our benefits.  We've been around for 21 years and are JCAHO accredited. 

Ruth Ann Castellana @ Sunbelt Staffing

1-866-416-5199