…By Khurram Alley for TDPel Media.
Travel therapists are recruited for temporary contracts at healthcare facilities in the US, typically 13-week assignments. The perks are numerous, and the experience adds to your resume.
As a travel therapist, you can see different parts of the country and meet new people. The perks are great, but establishing roots and building a community can also be hard.
As a travel OT, you will experience different areas of the country and acquire more experience in your profession. You can pick a contract that suits your needs and preferences, such as working in places on your bucket list or being close to family and friends.
Working as a travel therapist also includes benefits such as paid housing, mileage reimbursement, non-taxable living stipend, referral bonus, and 401(k) contributions. However, travelers need to remember that the recruiters they work with have their best interests in mind but are essentially selling the company’s services. They will try to sell you to the company that will give you the most money and benefits in return, so it’s good to develop relationships with multiple travel therapist recruiters.