Comments on: Travel Therapy : What Recent PT and OT Graduates Can Expect http://www.alliedtravelcareers.com/blog/travel-therapy-what-recent-pt-and-ot-graduates-can-expect Travel Therapy Information and Resources Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:02:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Keeley Ownby http://www.alliedtravelcareers.com/blog/travel-therapy-what-recent-pt-and-ot-graduates-can-expect/comment-page-1#comment-260 Keeley Ownby Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:14:57 +0000 http://www.alliedtravelcareers.com/blog/?p=382#comment-260 Jessica, There are many common misconceptions when it comes to new graduates and travel. Let me be frank, there are several reasons that facilities take the supplemental staffing route but the most common reasons are going to be that these facilities are tough to staff. This could be the geographical location or quite simply the organization itself. In travel, you are expected, (as a clinician), to hit the ground running. This may be difficult as a new grad, so you may want to shoot for a temporary assignment that will have some senior guidance. Make sure that you work with a company and a recruiter that has your best interests at hand. Jessica,
There are many common misconceptions when it comes to new graduates and travel. Let me be frank, there are several reasons that facilities take the supplemental staffing route but the most common reasons are going to be that these facilities are tough to staff. This could be the geographical location or quite simply the organization itself. In travel, you are expected, (as a clinician), to hit the ground running. This may be difficult as a new grad, so you may want to shoot for a temporary assignment that will have some senior guidance. Make sure that you work with a company and a recruiter that has your best interests at hand.

]]> By: Jeff Long http://www.alliedtravelcareers.com/blog/travel-therapy-what-recent-pt-and-ot-graduates-can-expect/comment-page-1#comment-251 Jeff Long Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:17:44 +0000 http://www.alliedtravelcareers.com/blog/?p=382#comment-251 Jessica, That is interesting to hear. What are some of the reasons they say it is not a good idea? Is it not being able to get a solid groundwork first? Or too much stress for a new PT? Just curious? Jessica,

That is interesting to hear. What are some of the reasons they say it is not a good idea? Is it not being able to get a solid groundwork first? Or too much stress for a new PT? Just curious?

]]> By: Jessica http://www.alliedtravelcareers.com/blog/travel-therapy-what-recent-pt-and-ot-graduates-can-expect/comment-page-1#comment-237 Jessica Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:08:52 +0000 http://www.alliedtravelcareers.com/blog/?p=382#comment-237 I just graduated from Northeastern University, passed my board exam and would really like to travel. I have heard many mixed comments on traveling. Many professors have given me the impression that it is not a good idea and that I should get experience first. I want to know if you know of anyone or have heard any good responses from new grads starting right out with traveling. Or if you have any tips for choosing an assignment so that you know you will be in a good situation. I was very excited to begin traveling right away, but in the last few weeks have been met with skepticism by colleagues. Thanks! I just graduated from Northeastern University, passed my board exam and would really like to travel. I have heard many mixed comments on traveling. Many professors have given me the impression that it is not a good idea and that I should get experience first. I want to know if you know of anyone or have heard any good responses from new grads starting right out with traveling. Or if you have any tips for choosing an assignment so that you know you will be in a good situation. I was very excited to begin traveling right away, but in the last few weeks have been met with skepticism by colleagues.
Thanks!

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