Travel Therapy Mentor
By Jared Casazza & Whitney Eakin
Travel Therapy Mentor is brought to you by Traveling Physical Therapists and world travelers, Jared Casazza and Whitney Eakin. Each month they provide new information and education about pursuing a career in travel healthcare, for US-based PTs/PTAs, OTs/OTAs, and SLPs. Jared and Whitney are a Travel PT duo who have been traveling since 2015 and have visited all 50 US states and 35 countries internationally! They’ve mentored thousands of current and aspiring travel therapists over the last several years. Subscribe to learn more about travel therapy and get started on your own travel journey!
Travel Therapy MentorMay 26, 2023
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102. How much $$ do travel therapy recruiters make?!
How much $$ do travel therapy recruiters make?!
You might be wondering the answer to this question for two different reasons:
1- You’re curious if the recruiters are taking advantage of us travelers & making bank off our travel therapy contracts
and/or
2- You’re actually considering leaving clinical work & wondering if becoming a recruiter would be a lucrative option
To get the full scoop on this topic - listen in on this episode!
You can also read our new article on this topic:
“Travel Therapy Recruiter Pay: How Much Do They Make & How is Pay Structured?” at TravelTherapyMentor.com
May 26, 202340:30
101. Travel Therapy Contract Cancellations
Travel Therapy Contract Cancellations Contract cancellations can be a big concern for travel therapists Fortunately contract cancellations are rare, but they do happen sometimes There are strategies that travelers can use to try to avoid getting a contract cancelled, and further strategies to employ if a contract does ultimately end up getting cancelled Listen in to learn more & ask questions! We also have a detailed article on this topic which you can read here: https://traveltherapymentor.com/2023/04/27/travel-therapy-contract-cancellations/
May 01, 202358:28
100. Net Take Home Pay Vs Gross Pay Quotes for Travel Therapy Pay Packages
Net Take Home Pay Vs Gross Pay Quotes for Travel Therapy Pay Packages: Travel therapy pay can be confusing, and is much different than discussing perm hourly or salary pay for regular therapist jobs. To add to the confusion, some recruiters quote weekly pay packages as "net" or after tax pay, and some quote as "gross" or before tax weekly pay, which can add to frustration among travelers. In this episode, we discuss the differences in these types of pay quotes, if one is better than the other, and our recommendations for travelers to have a smoother experience with pay quotes between travel therapy recruiters. We also wrote a detailed article on this topic which you can read here: https://traveltherapymentor.com/2023/04/11/net-take-home-pay-vs-gross-pay-quotes-for-travel-therapy-pay-packages/ Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more travel therapy content! For even more education on travel therapy, visit our website at https://www.traveltherapymentor.com You can also follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @traveltherapymentor
Apr 17, 202345:45
99. April 2023 Travel Therapy Job Market Update
April 2023 Travel Therapy Job Market Update! Join us to hear the latest insights for the travel therapy job market! We gather information across a dozen travel companies, including owners, managers, and recruiters, as well as current travelers, to bring you the most up to date info about what’s going on in the travel therapy industry! This information is pertinent to current travelers to know what to expect for upcoming job searches. It’s also vital for aspiring travelers to know what to expect if you’re planning to start travel therapy sometime this year! Listen in for all the updates!
Apr 03, 202301:13:38
98. Travel Healthcare with a Family
Travel Healthcare with a Family: We often get questions about whether you can travel with your family- with a spouse and/or children. The answer is YES, absolutely! But, everyone’s situation will be a little different & will require unique considerations! In this episode, we discuss traveling with a family, including various considerations for different family types! Listen to learn more!
Mar 21, 202334:05
97. Student Loans & Financial Planning Options for Travel Therapists (Interview with Joe Reinke at FitBux)
In this episode, we interview Joe Reinke at Fitbux. We discuss the student loan pause, student loan repayment strategies, and financial planning considerations for travel therapists. Managing student loan debt is an ongoing concern for current healthcare professionals and students getting ready to enter the workforce… With the current student loan pause, there’s a lot of discussion about what to do with your loans now vs later when they go back into repayment… And there are some special considerations specifically for healthcare travelers. We discuss all of this and more with Joe. Listen in to learn more! . . If you'd like to get help with your financial planning and student loan management, create an account at FitBux: https://www.fitbux.com/?ref=jaredcasazza . . Reach out to us with any questions. You can find more of Jared's financial articles here: https://fifthwheelpt.com/finance-categories/ .
Mar 06, 202301:17:32
96. Working Internationally as a Travel Therapist
Working internationally as a travel therapist...
We personally only work as Travel PTs in the US…
But we get questions all the time about working internationally & have done a lot of research on it…
Join us to hear our insights on working in the US vs. abroad as a travel therapist!
You can also read a guest post on this topic from a company that helps staff PTs & OTs in Australia & New Zealand here: https://traveltherapymentor.com/2023/01/26/internationalphysicaltherapy/
Read more posts from therapists who have worked abroad here: https://traveltherapymentor.com/unique-traveler-stories/
Feb 13, 202345:52
95. Filing Taxes as a Travel Therapist
It’s TAX SEASON & we always get a ton of questions about filing taxes as a healthcare traveler! We also get tax and tax home questions all throughout the year. It’s been a while since we discussed taxes so this is an updated video discussing all things traveler taxes! Join us to learn more about taxes as a traveler!
Jan 30, 202350:07
94. Travel Therapy Job Market Update for January 2023
Travel Therapy Job Market Update for January 2023! Listen in to get the latest information about the travel therapy job market! We have gathered insights across multiple staffing companies including recruiters, managers, and owners— as well as insights from fellow travelers about what they’re seeing right now. Here are some questions we address: -Is the job market good for travel therapists right now? -Will 2023 be a good year to be a travel therapist? -What trends should I be aware of? -Is it a good idea to travel as a new grad? How are rates looking, should I expect high pay packages? Listen in to learn more & send us any questions you have! . . . *Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our podcast to get even more travel therapy content! *Reach out to us for advice & recruiter recommendations if you're ready to get started on your own travel therapy journey!
Jan 16, 202301:03:10
93. 2022 Recap & 2023 Plans
Travel Therapy Mentor 2022 Recap & 2023 Plans : Join us to hear a recap of our year in 2022! We had some amazing adventures… traveled all over… including hitting our 50th state, 60th national park, and 40th country! plus, we connected with so many new and old travel friends & colleagues… It was definitely a year for the books! We have some fun stuff in store personally & for our business in 2023…. Join us to hear more!
Jan 03, 202338:09
92. International Travel Tips/Travel Hacking + Recap of our 2022 Around the World Trip!
International Travel Tips/Travel Hacking + Recap of our 2022 Around the World Trip!
We just returned from a 9 week international trip where we circumnavigated the world for the 2nd time! This was our 5th time traveling internationally for 2 months or more. Overall we have traveled to 42 countries in the last 5 years!
On this trip we visited 4 continents & 8 different countries!
Tune in as we go over our trip, including all the places we went & amazing things we experienced!
We also discuss international travel hacking- including flights, hotels, activities, cell phone service, insurance, paying for things, getting around, and more!
If you want to be able to be able to travel abroad frugally & efficiently like we do- you’ll want to tune in to learn more!
Dec 28, 202201:31:09
91. Travel Healthcare Without a Tax Home
*Travel Healthcare Without Tax Home*
Join us to learn more about pursuing travel healthcare WITHOUT having a tax home!
Many of you may know the importance of having a tax home to get tax free stipends as a traveler - but some may be wondering if you can still travel if you don’t maintain a tax home
We’ll recap some tax home essentials, then go into some considerations & implications if you take travel contracts but don’t meet the tax home rules!
Dec 11, 202256:19
90. RV Life: Overview, Pros/Cons, Logistics, Financial Considerations & More!
[RV Life: Overview, Pros/Cons, Logistics, Financial Considerations & More!]
Join us to learn more about living in an RV as a travel therapist!
We traveled and lived in a 5th wheel camper for 3 years at the beginning of our travel therapy careers.
We’ll discuss logistics, financial considerations, lifestyle, pros/cons & more!
Listen to learn more!
Nov 13, 202201:08:40
89. Q&A - Exclusive Q&A Session for our Travel Therapy Course Group Members (Replay)
For this episode, we took questions exclusively from members of our course group for our Comprehensive Travel Therapy Course (Becoming a Financially Successful Travel Therapist). We answer each question and scenario in depth. Questions ranged from starting the first day of a contract, to investing and finance, to setting up a tax home, to job market trends, to resigning from your permanent job, to getting licensed in new states. Listen in to hear the questions & answers, listen to us talk through and give advice on scenarios, and learn more!
If you're interested in enrolling in our travel therapy course to get started on the path to success as a travel therapist, you can learn more about our course here: https://traveltherapymentor.com/course/
Oct 22, 202201:13:06
88. October 2022 Travel Therapy Job Market Update
October 2022 Travel Therapy Job Market Update: Listen in to hear all the updates on the travel therapy job market! We gathered info from a dozen travel therapy companies, including recruiters/managers/owners. We go over recent changes, projections for the end of the year, and what we anticipate for 2023. This is pertinent info for anyone considering getting into travel therapy soon… and for current travelers making decisions about contracts, negotiations, extensions, etc. If you're ready to get started with travel therapy, check out our website for more travel therapy education: https://traveltherapymentor.com/ And if you'd like personalized recommendations for travel therapy recruiters and companies, fill out our recruiter recommendations form: https://traveltherapymentor.com/travel-therapy-recruiter-recommendations/
Oct 03, 202257:20
87. PT, OT, and SLP Compact Update for Travel Therapists
PT/OT/SLP Compact Update for Travel Therapists!
What are the PT Compact, OT Compact, and SLP Compact?
How do they work?
And what are the implications for travel therapists?
Join us as we go over exactly how the compact licensure works… who’s eligible… the process to apply and maintain compact licensure… and various ways that compact licensure affects travel therapists. We also address common misconceptions about the compact licensure! Don't make these same mistakes!
Tune in to learn more!
Sep 26, 202201:06:52
86. Alaska & Road Trip Recap
We just got back from our 3-month Travel PT contract in Alaska plus our road trip to & from Alaska through Canada & the US! It’s been a busy & exciting 4 months!! Join us to hear all about our time in Alaska & our road trip! Tune in to learn more about working in Alaska & visiting there - for making your own future plans!
Sep 12, 202201:06:10
85. Do you really make more money as a travel therapist?
Do you really make more money as a travel therapist?
Since many therapists cite earning higher income as a primary reason to pursue travel therapy… it’s important to know whether in your particular situation if you really WILL make more as a traveler?
There are a lot of variables to consider to determine if you actually will come out ahead financially as a traveler.
Of course there are lots of other benefits to travel therapy to consider besides just finances… but people do care about the bottom line.
Listen in on this episode to learn more. You can also read the article we wrote on the same topic to learn even more:
traveltherapymentor.com/2022/08/21/is-it-worth-it-financially-to-be-a-travel-physical-therapist/
Since many therapists cite earning higher income as a primary reason to pursue travel therapy… it’s important to know whether in your particular situation if you really WILL make more as a traveler?
There are a lot of variables to consider to determine if you actually will come out ahead financially as a traveler.
Of course there are lots of other benefits to travel therapy to consider besides just finances… but people do care about the bottom line.
Listen in on this episode to learn more. You can also read the article we wrote on the same topic to learn even more:
traveltherapymentor.com/2022/08/21/is-it-worth-it-financially-to-be-a-travel-physical-therapist/
Aug 22, 202201:11:16
84. State Taxes: Which States Have the Best Tax Rates for Travel Therapists?
[Which States Have the Best Tax Rates for Travel Therapists?]
Taxes can be a confusing topic!
State taxes, federal taxes, FICA taxes - oh my!
For travelers, our taxes can be ever more confusing because of maintaining a tax home and working in different states.
In this video we’ll discuss tax rates in different states- and you’ll probably be surprised by which states actually have the highest effective tax rates for our income levels as travel therapists!
Think CA is the worst? Think again.
Listen to this episode to learn more & ask questions!
*Be sure to read the article to learn more in depth on this topic: https://traveltherapymentor.com/2022/08/03/which-states-have-the-best-tax-rates-for-travel-therapists-state-tax-rates-ranked/
Aug 05, 202253:40
83. July 2022 Travel Therapy Job Market Update
July 2022 Travel Therapy Job Market Update!
Tune in with us to hear the latest updates on what’s happening in the travel therapy world! We’ll give stats on current job numbers for PT, OT, SLP, PTA, & COTA travel jobs… Plus insights from a dozen company owners and managers on whether the job market is still strong… Changes they’re seeing in pay rates, job availability, cancellations, COVID policies, and more.
This will be helpful information for current travelers to know what to expect on upcoming job searches & negotiations… as well as for aspiring travelers to make career decisions!
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Jul 08, 202201:09:17
82. Inflation & How it Impacts Travel Healthcare Pay
INFLATION: how is it impacting travel healthcare pay?!
With inflation being at the top of mind for many current & aspiring travelers lately… We’ve gotten many questions about how this will impact traveler pay… Can we expect to see our take-home pay rise with inflation?! Listen in to get the full scoop & learn more about this plus other factors that affect our pay as travelers. Also we recommend reading the article that goes along with this video to better understand this topic!
https://traveltherapymentor.com/2022/06/20/inflationandtravelpay/
Jun 22, 202201:04:57
81. Travel Therapy in Alaska: Logistics
Listen in to learn all about the process to take a travel healthcare contract in Alaska! Including:
-Planning
-Timing
-Licensing
-Job search
-Housing
-Car
-Packing
-Moving
Plus hear about our experience here so far with our jobs, coworkers, weekend adventures etc!
-Planning
-Timing
-Licensing
-Job search
-Housing
-Car
-Packing
-Moving
Plus hear about our experience here so far with our jobs, coworkers, weekend adventures etc!
May 27, 202253:52
80. Travel Therapy Job Market Update - April 2022
Important info for current & aspiring travelers! Tune in to hear the latest about the travel therapy job market!
Are therapists still in high demand?
Are pay rates declining?
Should you be concerned about getting cancelled?
What settings are most needed?
Is it a good time for new grads to travel?
Is the PTA/COTA market improving?
What are the projections for the rest of the year?
Apr 26, 202201:10:16
79. 2022 Latin America Trip Recap
In this episode we recap our nearly 3-month trip throughout Latin America!
Our trip itinerary included:
-Texas
-Mexico
-Guatemala
-Colombia
-Peru
-Costa Rica
We had a lot of fun, but there were also some ups & downs during this trip! Tune in to hear all about our favorite places we went, the issues we encountered, COVID restrictions, etc!
Apr 19, 202201:11:28
78. How Much of the Pay Does the Travel Therapy Company Keep on a Travel Contract?
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 than meets the eye.
Listen to this episode to learn more & read the detailed article we wrote on the same topic!
Mar 28, 202201:28:34
77. Travel Therapy Q & A (From Private Course Group)
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!
Mar 16, 202201:09:33
76. Latin America Trip Update!
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!
Feb 26, 202250:44
75. Is Travel Healthcare still worth it with rising short term housing costs?
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 be financially lucrative for you!— and we’ll help address the question if travel healthcare is “still worth it” based on these financial factors!
Feb 15, 202242:38
74. January 2022 Travel Therapy Job Market Update + Current COVID Issues
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!
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!
Jan 21, 202247:06
73. Travel Therapy Mentor's 2021 Recap & 2022 Plans
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 2022! (PS: This was recorded on Monday 12/27. The giveaway mentioned in this episode happened on 12/30/21).
Jan 06, 202249:25
72. Is Now a Good Time for New Grad Therapists to Get into Travel Therapy
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 recruiters, Aaron Quihuis from MedTravelers, joins us to discuss this topic, including his experience helping new grad therapists find travel jobs, what facilities are looking for, what helps new grads be successful travelers, how the job market is for new grads, and more! *If you’re interested in us connecting you with Aaron or one of our other awesome recruiters at MedTravelers who works specifically with new grads, send us a message + mention this episode, and we will get you in touch!* (This episode is sponsored by MedTravelers). PS: We apologize for the poor audio quality on this episode. We had some technical difficulties with the audio due to the interview format on Facebook Live.
Dec 27, 202101:11:42
71. Vaccine Mandates: Implications for Travel Healthcare
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 healthcare!
Dec 14, 202137:10
70. Avoiding Burnout Via Travel Healthcare
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 we’ve used and we’ve mentored others on to help avoid burnout!
Nov 29, 202146:03
69. Credit Card and Travel Hacking for Traveling Healthcare Professionals
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 financially and travel the world on a budget; and let them teach you more so you can do it too! Check out our credit card recommendations here: traveltherapymentor.com/credit
Nov 21, 202101:12:57
68. November 2021 Travel Therapy Job Market Update
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!
Nov 07, 202101:13:24
67. Cross Country Road Trip Recap
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 future!
Oct 25, 202145:47
66. Travel Therapy Q&A (October 2021 edition)
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!
Oct 16, 202101:11:43
65. Van Life vs RV Life & an Update on Our Cross Country Road Trip!
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! 🚐🚐🚐🚐
Sep 26, 202136:04
64. Travel Healthcare Challenges & How Technology Can Help!
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)
Sep 08, 202158:26
63. Recap of our 3 Months in Hawaii!
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!
Aug 30, 202159:22
62. August Travel Therapy Job Market Update
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.
Aug 16, 202159:39
61. Pursuing Travel Therapy and Financial Independence as a Couple
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, 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/ )
Aug 08, 202158:08
60. Health Insurance Options for Travel Therapists
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!
Aug 01, 202155:44
59. Understanding a Travel Therapy Pay Package
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!
Jul 18, 202101:06:43
58. Travel Therapy Job Market Update - June 2021
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!
Jun 26, 202145:01
57. Hawaii Update: Moving & Our First Week on the Big Island!
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!
Jun 13, 202145:36
56. Hawaii: Planning & Logistics for taking a Travel Healthcare Contract.
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!
Jun 05, 202101:05:05
55. Using Travel Therapy to Create Financial and Lifestyle Freedom
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!
May 24, 202101:17:36
54. May 2021 Travel Therapy Job Market Update
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!
May 16, 202153:60
53. Travel Therapy Contract Cancellations
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 all the details!
May 02, 202140:02
52. Mexico Trip Recap & International Travel in 2021!
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!
Apr 18, 202156:11
51. March 2021 Travel Therapy Job Market Update
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!
Apr 05, 202150:40
50. Travel Therapy Contract Extensions
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!
Mar 26, 202139:38
49. Filing Taxes For FREE As a Travel Therapist
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!
Mar 13, 202124:40
48. Solo Travel: Pursuing Travel Healthcare by Yourself
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!
Mar 03, 202155:43
47. Filing Taxes as a Travel Therapist (Recorded Jan 2020)
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!
Feb 24, 202143:47
46. Travel Job Market Update - February 2021
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!
Feb 17, 202101:01:21
45. International Travel Therapy: Why we do NOT work internationally as therapists
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 to travel internationally for work!
Feb 07, 202140:14
44. Future of Travel Therapy Mentor/Logistics of International Travel
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!
Feb 02, 202144:09
43. Beginner Mistakes as a Travel Therapist
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!
Jan 25, 202101:04:60
42. Choosing a Travel Therapy Company & Recruiter: What to Consider
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!
Jan 21, 202141:09
41. Travel Therapy: 2020 Recap & 2021 Projections
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!
Jan 09, 202101:13:18
40. Prepping for Travel Therapy Phone Interviews!
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!
Jan 03, 202137:53
39. PT Compact Update for Travel Therapists & Future of OT/SLP Compact Licensure
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!
Dec 27, 202041:23
38. Health Insurance Options for Travel Therapists (Dec 2020 Update)
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 for insurance throughout the year and what we recommend for others!
Dec 14, 202047:27
37. Travel Therapy Q&A (December 2020 Edition)
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!
Dec 11, 202001:10:29
36. Understanding a Travel Therapy Written Contract
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 contracts or know what needs changed/negotiated!
Dec 06, 202049:37
35. Getting Guaranteed Hours as a Travel Therapist
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!
Nov 26, 202041:37
34. November Travel Therapy Job Market Update
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 for job searchers.
Nov 21, 202040:38
33. Continuing Education & Advanced Certifications: Implications for Travel Therapy
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!
Nov 13, 202044:17
32. Productivity Issues and Working Off The Clock as a Travel Therapist
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.
Nov 05, 202001:07:46
31. Strategizing Travel Therapy Contracts Around the Holidays & End of Year
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 and avoid missing out on weeks of work due to high competition.
Oct 29, 202029:29
30. Taking a PRN/Perm Job vs Travel Therapy 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!!
Oct 23, 202057:46
29. How To Use Credit Card Rewards to Your Advantage as a Travel Therapist
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 works; give you suggested strategies; and talk about some of the best offers currently out there! Listen in so you can start taking advantage of credit card rewards to earn extra cash and free travel like we have!
Oct 12, 202051:14
28. Achieving Financial Independence Through Travel Therapy
This is an interview we did a couple months ago on the “SLP Full Disclosure” Podcast. We discussed how we used careers as travel PTs to pursue financial independence and transition to a semi retirement lifestyle! Although this interview was originally for an SLP podcast, the information pertains to all traveling healthcare professionals (PT, OT, etc!) We hope you enjoy this interview and will be inspired for your own financial journey!
Oct 10, 202051:48
27. 8-week Cross Country Roadtrip Recap!
We took a van on an epic 8-week cross country road trip! We visited 28 National Parks, 20 states, and drove almost 13,000 miles! Listen in as we recap our whole trip, discuss how things went traveling during COVID, go over the logistics of van camping, and give tips for those considering their own road trip!
Oct 06, 202050:03
26. Negotiating Travel Therapy Contracts in 2020
In this episode we discuss how to negotiate pay and other terms on a travel therapy contract. We give tips on ways to negotiate, plus how to know when you’re in a good position to negotiate or not. We also discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on contract negotiations! You don’t want to miss this insider information!
Sep 29, 202001:06:10
25. September Travel Therapy Job Market Update
In this episode, we give an update on the job market as we move into the fall. We go over job numbers from several companies (big & small), discuss the competition level for jobs, and give recommendations for job seekers & those considering jumping into travel therapy in late 2020/early 2021! Tune in to hear the scoop!
Sep 18, 202043:43
24. Budgeting for Long Trips + An Update on Our Cross-Country Road Trip!
In this episode from 8/27/20, we discussed how to budget for long term travel, including our experience from this 8 week US road trip, plus our 4-5 month international trips in Europe and Asia! We also provided an update on our road trip so far as of the time we were in Washington state!
Sep 16, 202046:31
23. Q&A - Travel Therapy & more!
This is a Q&A video we recorded on 8/20/20 during our cross country road trip! We covered questions on travel therapy, finance, road trip, & more! *Unfortunately due to some technical difficulties, we were only able to upload a portion of the episode to the podcast. To hear the full video, visit our Facebook Page under “videos” for Aug 20th, 2020!
Sep 03, 202014:08
22. Road Trip Update - Week 1!
We have officially begun our 8-week cross-country road trip! In this episode we discuss where we’ve been so far, give an overview of our route, discuss the planning process for the trip, and in the video version we gave a tour of our minivan we are traveling in for the trip! Listen in to hear about our road trip plans & how it’s going so far traveling during COVID! (Check our Facebook or YouTube for the van tour part of the video!)
Aug 12, 202018:11
21. Tax Home for Travel Therapists (Week 6: Travel Therapy 101 Mini Series)
This is the 6th and final week of our 6 Week mini-series on the basics of travel therapy! In this episode we discuss what a tax home is & why it’s important to travel therapists! Check out the full series including podcasts/videos and articles on each topic including: 1️⃣ What is Travel Therapy 2️⃣ Travel Therapy Pay 3️⃣ Finding Short Term Housing 4️⃣ Travel Therapy Licensing Process 5️⃣ Travel Therapy Recruiters 6️⃣ Tax Homes for Travel Therapists!
Aug 06, 202014:32
20. August Travel Therapy Job Market Update!
We can’t believe it’s now AUGUST, and we’re approximately 5 months into the COVID-19 pandemic effects in the US! In this episode we update you on what’s been going on with the travel therapy job market! Fortunately, it does seem things are getting *slightly* better—But still not back to where it was before, and still very competitive! Listen in to hear all the updates we gathered from multiple companies, recruiters, managers, and travelers about the current job market, as well as some speculation on what’s to come, and our advice for job seekers!
Aug 04, 202044:23
19. Finding & Working with Recruiters (Week 5: Travel Therapy 101 Mini Series)
This is week 5 of our 6 Week mini-series on the basics of travel therapy! In this episode we discuss finding good recruiters, why it’s important to get recommendations, and the process of working with more than one recruiter. Join us each week during this series as we bring you a new podcast/video and article on each topic including: 1️⃣ What is Travel Therapy 2️⃣ Travel Therapy Pay 3️⃣ Finding Short Term Housing 4️⃣ Travel Therapy Licensing Process 5️⃣ Travel Therapy Recruiters, and 6️⃣ Tax Homes for Travel Therapists!
Aug 01, 202015:19
18. Benefits/Insurance - How do they work as a travel therapist?
How do Benefits/insurance work as a travel therapist? What are some options travelers use for benefits during and between contracts? In this episode we discuss benefits provided by travel companies, and some options travelers use for insurance and other benefits while on contract, taking time off between contracts, and when switching between companies!
Jul 29, 202045:45
17. Travel Therapy Licensing Process (Week 4: Travel Therapy 101 Mini Series)
This is week 4 of our 6 Week mini-series on the basics of travel therapy! In this episode we discuss obtaining licenses in each different state as a travel therapist. Join us each week as we bring you a new podcast/video and article on each topic including: 1️⃣ What is Travel Therapy 2️⃣ Travel Therapy Pay 3️⃣ Finding Short Term Housing 4️⃣ Travel Therapy Licensing Process 5️⃣ Travel Therapy Recruiters 6️⃣ Tax Homes for Travel Therapists!
Jul 24, 202016:24
16. Semi-Retirement as a Travel Therapist - Why You Should Consider this Path
Semi-Retirement as we define it means working only part of the year (6mos or so) while taking off the rest of the year to pursue other interests! A semi-retirement lifestyle is easily achievable with a career in travel therapy. In this episode we discuss how we’ve designed our own lifestyle to work only part of the year while spending several months traveling internationally/domestically and taking time for lots of other endeavors. We also discuss methods for you to pursue a similar path and design your own semi-retirement lifestyle!
Jul 21, 202001:14:20
15. Travel Therapy Housing 101 (Week 3: Travel Therapy 101 Mini-Series)
This is week 3 of our 6 Week mini-series on the basics of travel therapy! In this episode we discuss finding short term housing as a travel therapist. Join us each week as we bring you a new podcast/video and article on each topic including: 1️⃣ What is Travel Therapy 2️⃣ Travel Therapy Pay 3️⃣ Finding Short Term Housing 4️⃣ Travel Therapy Licensing Process 5️⃣ Travel Therapy Recruiters 6️⃣ Tax Homes for Travel Therapists!
Jul 15, 202016:36
14. Traveling/Vacationing During COVID: How We’ve Changed Our Plans + Our Insights
In this episode we discuss how our travel plans have changed in 2020, how we’ve shifted gears, and plans for our upcoming road trip around the US! We also give some insights on what we think are the best ways to be conscientious while traveling in 2020. Last- we’d love your feedback on our route for our road trip!
Jul 13, 202031:05
13. Travel Therapy Pay 101 (Week 2: Travel Therapy 101 Mini Series)
This is week 2 of our 6 week mini series on the basics of travel therapy! In this episode we discuss travel therapy pay & how it works! Tune in each week as we bring you a podcast/video + an article on each topic including: 1️⃣ What is Travel Therapy 2️⃣ Travel Therapy Pay 3️⃣ Travel Therapy Housing 4️⃣ Travel Therapy Licensing Process 5️⃣ Travel Therapy Recruiters 6️⃣ Tax Homes for Travel Therapists!
Jul 08, 202019:22
12. Financial Independence: What is it & why is it easier to achieve as a travel therapist?
Financial Independence (FI): having enough income to pay one’s living expenses without working. Jared was able to achieve Financial Independence by age 30, based on living a modest lifestyle with low expenses! In this episode we discuss what financial independence is, ways to achieve it, why you should care, and how travel therapy can help you get there!
Jul 06, 202049:51
11. What is Travel Therapy & How Does It Work? (Week 1 - Travel Therapy 101: Mini-Series)
This is the first week of our 6 week mini series on the basics of travel therapy!
Tune in each week as we will bring you a video and article on each of the following topics:
➡️What is Travel Therapy & How Does it Work?
➡️Travel Therapy Pay
➡️Travel Therapy Housing
➡️Travel Therapy Licensing Process
➡️Travel Therapy Recruiters
➡️Tax Homes for Travel Therapists
Jul 01, 202011:36
10. Travel Therapy During SLP Clinical Fellowship Year
Should SLPs travel during their clinical fellowship year? The SLP clinical fellowship year is quite different than the first year out from PT and OT school. In this episode we discuss the pros, cons, and considerations for SLP grad students thinking about traveling during their CFY. Tune in to learn all the details!
Jul 01, 202034:18
9. Keeping Expenses Low as a Travel Therapist
Finances are a big part of all of our lives. In personal finance, there are two major sides to the equation: income and expenses. Right now income may be a tricky part of the equation for a lot of people, especially travel therapists who may be out of work. In this episode, we discuss some ways to lower your expenses as a travel therapist to improve your financial situation. These tips should help you now and moving forward in your future. (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 6/22/20)
Jun 23, 202048:10
8. Using Travel Therapy to Relocate to a New Area Permanently
There are lots of reasons why therapists might choose to pursue travel therapy jobs. One of them is often to try out an area before planning to move there permanently/semi-permanently. However, there are some limitations to this strategy. At the top of the list is that it’s not always easy to secure a travel job in a specific city— especially recently with how poor the job market is. In this episode, we discuss some of the limitations and considerations for trying to pursue travel therapy jobs in order to relocate to a specific area/city. (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 6/14/20)
Jun 23, 202024:34
7. Discrimination as a Travel Healthcare Professional
In this episode, we discuss discrimination issues faced by traveling healthcare professionals. While discrimination occurs worldwide and is not unique only to travel healthcare professionals, we as travelers may be subject to potential discrimination more often as we move around and insert ourselves into new communities and work environments very often. We’ve gathered insight from a variety of our colleagues from all over the country with different backgrounds who have faced varying forms of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We will be providing a platform to discuss these issues, as well as provide insight and suggestions we’ve gathered on how we as healthcare professionals can help to improve these issues and reduce discrimination within our community of healthcare providers nationwide. (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 6/7/20)
Jun 23, 202049:37
6. Is #VanLife Feasible for Travel Therapists?
Have you considered Van Life? Are you dreaming of the adventures you’ll have roaming around the country in your van conversion, waking up to amazing views, embracing tiny living? Van Life is definitely “in vogue” right now. In this episode, we discuss why we actually don’t think van life is the best housing solution for travel therapists, and why we ultimately decided RVing was the best tiny living choice for us! Tune in to learn more about the factors to consider when choosing Van Life! (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 5/31/20)
Jun 23, 202046:26
5. Travel Therapy Job Market Update: May 2020
So, what’s going on with travel therapy these days? To say 2020 has been a weird year is definitely an understatement. In this episode we give an update on the travel therapy job market as of May 2020! (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 5/24/20)
Jun 23, 202045:01
4. Understanding Travel Therapy Pay: How Much Should You Expect Normally vs Now?
If you’re considering getting into travel therapy, you might be wondering how much money you can expect to make. You probably also have questions about how the pay is broken down & what factors affect your pay. In this episode, we discuss: The breakdown of how travel therapy pay works (taxable vs non taxable pay, hourly pay, stipends, and reimbursements); Where the money comes from (bill rates); Factors that affect pay (facility, staffing company, recruiter, competition, market demand); What a normal “weekly take home pay” is; And what “normal” pay has looked like during the pandemic and current job market! (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 5/17/20)
Jun 23, 202001:03:07
3. The RV Life: Why We Decided to Stop RVing & Pros/Cons of RVing vs Short Term Housing
In this episode we discuss the RV life, why we decided to stop RVing, and give some insight on RVing vs choosing short term housing as a travel therapist! We lived and traveled in our 5th wheel camper for 3 years and recently sold it! Tune in if you’ve ever considered RVing and want to learn more about the pros and cons! (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 5/11/20)
Jun 23, 202001:01:29
2. Lessons Learned from 5 Years as Traveling Physical Therapists
In this episode we give an overview of our experience as traveling physical therapists for the last 5 years (2015-2020), including insights and advice that can help you in your own travel therapy journey! (Episode recorded via Facebook Live video on 5/3/20)
Jun 23, 202001:13:48
1. Welcome to the Travel Therapy Mentor Podcast!
In this episode, meet Travel Therapy Mentors Whitney & Jared, learn about Travel Therapy Mentor’s content, and hear more about Jared & Whitney’s story!
Jun 22, 202014:07