Travel therapy is a career option for PTs, OTs, and SLPs who want full-time pay and benefits on short-term gigs.
Travel therapy contracts are traditionally for 3 months at a time, but can go as long as 10 months. While most healthcare facilities prefer 13 week (3 month) contracts, schools most commonly need travelers to commit to the school year (up to 10 months). Employers in any setting may offer contracts for longer or shorter periods of time, it depends entirely on the needs and preferences of the individual employers.
Once an assignment (or contract) is completed, it's very common for employers to offer an "extension" to our travelers when they've been unable to find a permanent employee for your position. In those cases, a traveler can choose to remain at an assignment for another 13 weeks or a total of 6 months. Many of our travelers are happy to extend, especially when they're really enjoying a location or employer.
The requirements to start work as a traveling therapist are no different than the requirements for taking a staff position.