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As a physical therapist you're surrounded by job opportunities, and having your PT Compact license opens you up to an even bigger world of opportunity. The compact license allows you to quickly apply for jobs in multiple states across the country without having to apply for a state licensure first, since you already have permission to practice there! The PT Compact streamlines the licensing process so you don't have to juggle the requirements or cost of each state individually. Learn more about getting a compact state license as a physical therapist: 

Whether you just graduated college or recently decided to change career paths, preparing for your first travel therapy or allied assignment is a thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience. As with any first day on the job, it's important to keep an open mind while also paying close attention to all the small details of a facility during your training. You're going to learn a lot during your first week, but don't let it overwhelm you. Your first travel healthcare job will set the foundation of what to expect for your professional journey in the future.Here are a few tips for navigating your first travel allied or therapy assignment: 

Living away from your friends and family to work in travel healthcare can be draining, both physically and emotionally. While it's important to be true to yourself and fulfill your love of travel, there may come times where it's beneficial to live near family temporarily. Taking on a travel therapy or allied assignment close to home can give you a valuable chance to recharge and refresh your spirit and attitude. Or, you may have a family member who needs you to be nearer to home for a little while. Whatever the case, here's your guide to local travel imaging, lab, and therapy jobs: 

As a travel therapist or imaging tech, your recruiter is one of your most important assets. They will advocate for your skills to find a position that best utilizes your strengths, while also being in a location you want to live in! Working with a recruiter is incredibly beneficial for obtaining offers, building your professional network, and always having a support system behind you. Knowing how to work with them properly allows both you and your recruiter to reap the most benefits from your relationship. Here is our step-by-step guide to working with a travel healthcare recruiter: 

Becoming an empty nester can be bittersweet. The kids are gone (or home but grown), but now you have the amazing opportunity to get out, explore, and pursue hobbies and career ventures you couldn’t in the past. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of taking your therapy or imaging talents across the country but felt too insecure about uprooting your family and starting over. Now, you can exercise your passion to care for others wherever you feel, and you don’t even have to worry about signing a lease or putting money toward a short-term hotel stay. Hit the wide open road on the way to your next travel imaging or therapy assignment and turn the commute into an epic adventure. You can travel with your partner, best friend, furry family member, or soak up some time alone! Here are a few reasons to consider investing in an RV for the rest of your career as a travel therapist or imaging tech: