6 Reasons Therapists Love Travel Therapy

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.

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

Life is good for Kellen Hughes, PT, DPT. He has his doctorate in physical therapy, a new baby nephew and three nieces, and a “beautiful girlfriend,” Megan O’Neil.

As a physical therapist, you have lots of options when it comes to the types of clinical environments where you can work. Whether you prefer an outpatient clinic, school based setting, extended care facility or a home health position, many clinicians often find themselves asking “what do physical therapists wear to work in each of these environments?”