We at Travel Therapy Mentor often get questions from prospective travel therapists about traveling as a pair, either with a partner/spouse or with a friend. We have traveled as a pair since we were new grads in 2015, and we know lots of other travelers who travel with a partner or friend! There are a lot of pros and cons to consider with traveling as a pair, and some specific logistics too! The post Pursuing Travel Therapy as a Pair with a Partner or Friend appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

New grad physical therapists faced with high student loan debt are seeking ways to increase their salary potential. This article outlines 3 ways to earn over $100,000 as a new grad physical therapist. The post 3 Ways to Make Over $100,000 Per Year as a New Grad Physical Therapist appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

Here at Travel Therapy Mentor, we often get questions from aspiring travel therapists about which settings are available for travel therapy jobs. Certain PT's, OT's, and SLP's prefer to work with adults, while others prefer to work with pediatrics. Our fellow Travel PT Emily has worked in pediatrics for her entire career, and in this guest post she shares her insights about her experience as a pediatric travel physical therapist. The post Working As A Pediatric Travel Therapist appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

Experienced travel therapist Morgan gives tips on how to efficiently pack and mov for travel therapy job assignments The post Packing and Moving for Travel Therapy Jobs appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

If you’re considering jumping into travel therapy, you’ve probably wondered which settings are the most common for travel therapy jobs, and which settings pay the most for travel therapy jobs. These are both important factors to consider before getting started as a travel therapist. If you’re accustomed to working in one type of setting or … The post What are the Most Common and Highest Paying Settings for Travel Therapists? appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

There’s no doubt that travel therapy can seem daunting when first starting out. One of the more confusing things for many new travelers is how travel therapy pay packages work and what’s a reasonable amount to make on a contract. Between taxable pay, stipends, tax homes, reimbursements, and various bonuses offered by companies for travel … The post Are Travel Therapy Bonuses Worth It? appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

A common question we get is whether or not you’re able to receive mentorship as a travel therapist. This most often comes from new grad therapists or students considering travel therapy right out of school. Occasionally, this question also comes from an experienced therapist who wants to take a travel therapy contract in a brand … The post Do You Receive Mentorship as a Travel Therapist? appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

We often receive questions from travel therapists about how to set up housing as a healthcare traveler. Some therapists and other healthcare professionals (nurses, etc.) choose to live in an RV during their travel healthcare journey. We at Travel Therapy Mentor personally lived in a fifth wheel camper for about 3 years during the beginning … The post Choosing an RV as a Healthcare Traveler appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

I’ve been writing and talking about student loans a lot more lately now that it looks like they’re finally going to go back into repayment in September 2023. Most people have thought very little about their student loans for the past 3.5 years while payments and interest have been paused. Now that repayment is about … The post Which Student Loan Repayment Plan is Best for the Average Travel Therapist? appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more

Here at Travel Therapy Mentor we often get questions from clinicians who are considering travel therapy but who are wondering if they can make it work with their spouse and/or kids. Fortunately, we know many healthcare travelers who have hit the road with their family and found different ways to make it work. You can … The post Travel Therapy with My Spouse & Kids appeared first on Travel Therapy Mentor ..read more