Travel Occupational Therapy Salary: How Much Can You Make?
Travel occupational therapists have a valuable opportunity to explore diverse settings and advance their careers. This expanding healthcare sector enables professionals to practice in various locations nationwide and can be financially rewarding. In this blog, we’ll explore the financial side of travel occupational therapy, discussing how much you can earn, what affects your pay, and how it compares to regular OT jobs. Whether...
OT Compact States 2023
What is an OT Compact State? Occupational therapy licensure compact states are states that have adopted the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT compact). This allows occupational therapists to practice in multiple states without having to obtain a license in each state. It provides a streamlined process for OTs to practice across state lines. Once a state becomes compact, it allows occupational therapists licensed in one state...
Autumn Attractions: Top Destinations for Fall
Summer may have ended a bit too abruptly this year but that doesn’t mean the fun, traveling, and vacations have to end. Don’t start hibernating just yet! One of the main perks of being in the travel therapy industry is that there are no limitations to where you can pursue your next assignment. Take advantage of your opportunities to see the nation while doing what you love. There are plenty of places across the U.S. that...
Common Occupational Therapy Myths
Whether you’re at a bar or visiting your relatives, you’ll probably have to explain your career as an occupational therapist more than once. As you know, occupational therapy is far from simple. In fact, the term often misleads people who don’t know much about it. Read on for our list of popular occupational therapy myths you may hear when talking about your profession. Knowing what to expect should help you debunk...
7 Foods to Avoid While Traveling
When you’re a jet setter, food is one of the most amazing parts of the trip (at least for me anyway.) But, when you’re constantly bopping around from place to place there’s a lot of obstacles that can end up making us sick, messing up our beach bodies, or just simply a waste of time or money when we could be sinking our teeth into something that actually is worth writing home about. Although sampling new savory...
OTA to OT Transition: Should You Make The Change?
The acronym “OTA” stands for occupational therapist assistant, whereas “OT” stands for an occupational therapist. So, what’s the difference between the two? Though OTAs and OTs have similar responsibilities, there are different requirements for each profession. Are you considering becoming an OTA? Or, are you considering transitioning from an OTA to an OT? Which career path is best for you? Some people...