Becoming a traveling healthcare professional can be fun, exciting and present just a few challenges. Traveling offers you the opportunity to grow your career and explore the country in a way you would not have if you were a tourist. Once you have signed your first healthcare contract and accepted your assignment, there are few… Read more »
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Do You Know What States Offer PT-Compact
In April 2017, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy successfully enacted the PT Compact, a project to develop an interstate licensure compact for physical therapists to reduce interstate regulatory barriers and allow cross-state practice. This created a way for physical therapists (PT) and physical therapist assistants (PTA) to practice or work in multiple… Read more »
Top Resume Trends for Traveling Healthcare Professionals
Travel positions are often highly competitive. The best way to stand out is through a strong professional resume. In most cases, a hiring manager will choose candidates sight unseen. A professional resume that pushes all the right buttons communicates that you are at the top of your field and understand the value in communicating your… Read more »
Most Popular Health Care Travel Destinations for 2019
As you’re choosing your next travel destination, take a moment to consider the following hubs of quality life and work environments chosen by travel healthcare providers. There is a mixture of places where you might find hopping nightlife, serene mountain air or sunny beaches. If you’re looking for a destination to grow your professional experience,… Read more »
What to Expect When You’re Working With a Recruiter
Healthcare recruiters work on behalf of facilities, including clinics, hospitals and other healthcare organizations in search of suitable therapists to fill a job role. In fact, it’s a little bit like matchmaking. The recruiter must have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with multiple people and spend time screening and interviewing job candidates. This is where… Read more »
How Association Boards Can Be a Healthcare Professionals Best Friend
Your association board and website are active resources within your profession, developing and sharing information exclusively designed to keep you abreast of data necessary to thrive in this changing healthcare environment. As a contract staffing therapist, you’ll want to take full advantage of your industry association and board to provide you with the content you… Read more »
The Ultimate Guide to Your Next Travel Healthcare Resume
Before your first interview, hiring managers have reviewed your resume and decided if you’re an appropriate candidate for their facility. It, therefore, makes perfect sense you’ll want to put your best foot forward by sending a polished and professional resume to your future employer. Contract staffing can be challenging, as you and a hiring manager… Read more »
Time to Get Organized: How to Pack for Your Next Travel Assignment
Traveling on a contingency staffing assignment may be stressful. Unless you’re a seasoned traveler, it is easy to over or under pack. Let’s face it, you’re likely going to be gone for up to three months, living in an apartment or a house somewhere in limbo between traveling and a permanent resident. In your excitement… Read more »
Top Interview Questions Every Traveling Healthcare Professional Should Prepare For
It’s just human nature to get nervous before an interview. Your anxiety may be completely normal, but you’ll find with preparation you can tame those butterflies. You’ll walk into any interview with more confidence when you’re dressed to impress, bring all the necessary paperwork and have researched on the organization you hope to work for.… Read more »