6 Reasons Therapists Love Travel Therapy

Whether you are a new grad, or you haven’t yet pondered working outside of your permanent position, you may be wondering about the world of travel therapy. So, we wanted to highlight six reasons why travel therapists love traveling to shed light on the matter and answer some of your questions.

For nearly 40 years, occupational therapists (OTs) have worked on the front lines of healthcare to help those with substance abuse problems overcome addiction’s powerful hold and resume productive, fulfilling lives. Over this timeframe both the treatment approaches for addiction and the role of occupational therapists have expanded and evolved

Seeking new life experiences? Check. Looking to earn more money? Check. Wanting to dodge office politics? Check. Bringing your pet along for the adventure? Hold the phone.

In honor of OT Month we wanted to help you celebrate with some OT entertainment! Though Hollywood is sparing when it comes to featuring OT characters in movies and TV, we found six films worth watching that have showcased Occupational Therapy on the big screen. Enjoy the shows!

As a travel therapist—or someone exploring a travel therapy career—you probably have an idea of what benefits come with the gig. In the forefront of these benefits are the opportunities to earn higher income and achieve financial security through the compensation you earn while on contract.