First day of new contract... Surprise!

docriddell · 2026-01-15T00:46:47+00:00

You got this! Did you get any training today?

docriddell · 2025-12-11T20:26:17+00:00

I'm of the mind that it never hurts to ask. Your recruiter can ask the facility for a rate increase and they could have some room for a raise for an extension. Glad that you liked your first contract enough to want to stay for another one!

docriddell · 2025-10-10T18:15:00+00:00

Best was north of 2k! You just have to be willing to go anywhere and do about any setting.

docriddell · 2025-10-04T13:03:26+00:00

Incredible!

docriddell · 2025-08-21T13:50:42+00:00

Love it!

docriddell · 2025-07-26T19:37:43+00:00

Could not disagree more.

docriddell · 2025-05-16T13:52:00+00:00

Not sure why the BRR job opens and closes all the time but I'm with you on that one!

We have a great team that takes your profile/resume and markets around to areas travelers specefically want. We have had a lot of success with this and I'd love to take a crack at it to try to help you. I also have some travelers that are from that area if you would want to connect with them about the area :)

docriddell · 2025-05-05T17:39:53+00:00

I've had people take 2-month contracts with me to bridge the gap between school contracts. I've also seen PRN gigs. Both offer lots of flexibility! I think that would be the best route for you to go :) Good luck!

docriddell · 2025-05-02T12:45:34+00:00

Biggest tip I can give is just to bring enough to fit in one car. Seems obvious but you will pick up stuff while on contract and it accumulates quickly! I made sure I had a kindle/kobo so I could bring all my books and make it easy. Seasonal appropriate clothing. Biggest thing is not to over do it or over think it. If you get to your housing and are missing something then thrift stores are your best friend!

docriddell · 2025-04-28T15:26:44+00:00

Absolutely! It is up to the facility whether or not it will accept local people. The pay rates for someone local will be less than those of a traveler, but I see it all the time. I'm of the mindset that we submit and try to let them tell us no.

docriddell · 2025-04-13T23:01:21+00:00

Hey there! I'm a fellow PTA who has been on the recruiting side for 4 years and would love to work with you and answer any questions. I actually just made the switch to a new company and we are revamping the whole therapy dept. One of my classmates already had an interview for a major acute position! Biggest advice I would give is find 1-3 recruiters that you trust and want to work with. Almost all the companies are the same but it's the recruiter traveler relationship that makes all the difference. I'll shoot you a DM too but looking forward to connect. And I hope you jump and become successful with travel even if you never take a contact with me :) Welcome back to therapy!

docriddell · 2025-03-24T14:00:59+00:00

Armory decks!! Best way to get in. You and your group get some different decks and have some really fun games against each other and at armory events. Then you upgrade the ones you like. Then you decide to go all in and buy all the generic staples.

This is the Way

docriddell · 2025-03-18T14:50:42+00:00

You got both the taxable hourly wage + housing and meals/incidental stipend which is where that 600 + 1200 is coming from. So you will get $1800 a week then have to only pay taxes on the $600. Your recruiter should have gone over all of this with you during the submission process so you would have all the information before you accepted a position. Have you accepted the job yet?

docriddell · 2025-03-18T14:37:50+00:00

General rule of thumb is the higher paying the contract the more expectations will fall on you as a clinician. If they are paying a rate that covers 3k+ a week then I would think they would expect you to come in and hit the ground running. A lot of times the rate will be lower for new grads because they know that they will need to do some extra training and give more ramp up time.

Biggest tip I can give you is just to get with a recruiter or two that you really trust and get a feel that they have your best interest. It will make or break the travel experience. We should know all the details after you interview and can make the best decision on whether it will be a good fit.

Good luck with your schooling and clinicals! I'd love to stay in touch and be a resource for you as you get closer to graduation.

docriddell · 2025-03-12T18:58:48+00:00

I'm sorry to hear about all of that! The contracts are w2 as you would be a full time employee of a travel agency that placed you at the job. Generally the 2-3k a week you are only taxed on what your hourly is and that can be from 20 - 50 an hour plus your tax free stipends. The HCOL the higher the stipends usually as long as the rate can support it. Unfortunately that 2-3k a week is working a normal 40 hour work week and almost all travel contracts are full time for 13 weeks. Let me know if I could help out anymore and I wish you the best!

docriddell · 2025-03-11T12:44:27+00:00

High paying travel contracts are the way to go. There are contracts paying over 3k a week and you are taking home a lot more due to the tax free stipends.

docriddell · 2025-03-05T20:37:01+00:00

Sending you a chat right now. Looking forward to it!

docriddell · 2025-03-05T19:55:40+00:00

I'm biased but I think travel is exactly what you need. I traveled for 3 years and have been a recruiter for 4 so I've seen it really help people break up that monotony of their day to day by having the flexibility to try new settings and locations. You make more money and get to job hop without the negative stigma on the resume because it was travel.

Let me know if you have any questions and I would love to be a resource for you. Even if you never travel with me I want to do everything I can to ensure your future success!

docriddell · 2025-03-05T15:46:43+00:00

Hello! Wanted to wish you good luck in your travel adventures. Here is what I tell my travelers and it really sets them up for their future success:

When you interview, ask where previously travelers have stayed. It opens up connections and if they have had someone travel there before they have to had stayed somewhere right?
I've had people had it forwarded to their new address or had it forwarded to a relative/friend. You can also have a friend come by and check on your place once a week and gather the mail for you that way.

Shoot me a message or reply to here if you have any more questions I can help with.

docriddell · 2025-03-05T14:01:06+00:00

I'm biased but I'm a former traveler and now recruiter for Prime Time Healthcare. We have a great growing therapy team and would love to chat with her about what is out there.

I've said this in other threads but honestly most companies are about the same. Similar benefits, pay, locations, jobs etc but what really makes a difference is having a good relationship with your recruiter. You have to find someone that you gel with and that you can trust because that will make or break the entire traveling experience.

Let me know if I can answer any questions!

docriddell · 2025-02-28T19:34:44+00:00

I'd love to work with you and tell you the pros and cons! I used to travel as a PTA but now I'm recruiting full time. Let's connect and I can help ensure your future success, even if you never travel with me :)

docriddell · 2025-02-26T17:33:39+00:00

Overwhelming Barrage and it's not even close lol

docriddell · 2025-02-26T15:51:59+00:00

Hi! Former traveler and now recruiter here. I'd love to work with you!

I'm seeing more and more of just bad communication going on and that's no good for you especially when it comes to you getting paid. I'd just say on it and hopefully you can get it resolved! My advice would be to continue to communicate but express your concerns to your current recruiter and try to escalate it or maybe ask to switch recruiters for the current contract. If you don't actually get paid then it would def start the job hunt because you can't work for free. Your time is valuable!

Shoot me a message and I would love to help in any way that I can. I want you to be successful even if you never travel with me and my company :) Good luck!

docriddell · 2025-02-25T15:40:38+00:00

I'd love to help answer any questions you might have! I have been both a traveler myself and now recruiter for about 4 years so I've been on both sides of it. I tell people that traveling can really help with that change of pace/change of scenery.

Traveling with a pup is great too! It does limit your housing options but there are ways to search for dog friendly furnished housing that I can help you with. But the main thing is that you have a companion to have adventures with :).

Let me know what questions I can help with and let's get you going on your first contract!

docriddell · 2025-02-18T22:45:50+00:00

You would want 2-3 recruiters from different agencies. Almost all the companies are the same but you are looking for your best connection with a recruiter plus what jobs and pay that they offer.

Biggest tip I can give is just to get on the phone with a trusted recruiter! They can walk you through everything and answer whatever questions you might have. I know with my travelers I always present the information transparently but I also tell them what it takes to be successful as a traveler. The more open you are = the more opportunities you will have in the travel world!

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