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

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!

In celebration of PT Month, we found four flicks featuring Physical Therapists that you don’t want to miss on your next movie night. Whether you’ve seen these movies or not, you now have the opportunity to enjoy some therapy-related entertainment and judge how accurately PTs are portrayed in film. Grab the popcorn and start binging!