You two are partly why I started doing travel PT. I started 6 months ago and I am loving it! Also decided to share my experience on YT as well, so thanks for your inspiration! :)
Love this! I'm an OT thinking of retiring from my school gig in about 8 years so I could travel around in an RV. This is a great way to combine the both ideas. I've also thought about doing Telehealth while traveling in the RV.
I got only 6yrs til my youngest leaves the nest! I have the same dream but as a SLP/SLPA. I"m buy my rv for my 40th bday (2yrs).. I love that you have your life recorded!!
Hi Ryan and Megan! Thank you so much for the informative video. You both helped shed light on travel as a whole and it was insightful to hear both pros and cons. My fiance and I have been talking about travel PT being a potential path as my fiance finishes up his last year of rotations, and while he's interested, there's a lot of nervousness around the topic since it's an unknown territory for him.
That's awesome! We're cheering you on! If you need any recruiter recommendations and want to know who we personally use and trust, fill out the following form on our website and we'll get you connected: www.jointmovementdpts.com/recruiter-recommendations
I am nearing the "next step" in my life and have thought about PT. If I choose that route then I am strongly considering doing travel therapy. I figure scratching my nomadic itch while I am young and do not have a family to look after is a better idea than packing up a wife and kids every 13 weeks when I am an older man. Thanks for the info! 👍
i've been thinking more of this type of job setting as my kiddos get into college. just a very very kind side note, PTA's are actually physical therapist assistants.
This could be a great option for you once your kids are off to college! Hit us up if you need any recruiter recommendations. And we apologize for the mistake on the PTA!
Could you please do a video on stipends, housing, and all things income breakdown? I still am having a little difficulty understanding. Also could you touch on “agency housing?”
Hey! Thank you both very much for this and other videos that you posted. I am also a DPT and looking to possibly move to the Coeur d'Alene area. Keep pursuing your dreams and I will do the same! :)
So glad you've enjoyed our videos! It's always nice to interact with fellow DPTs! We loved the Coeur d'Alene area and want to go back for another visit someday! Hope you keep following our journey and best of luck to yours!
How many travel professionals are using an RV like you two/what lead you to use big betty in your travels? We couldn't run our SNF without our therapy dept. Thank you for caring for those patients in need 💜
There's many different housing options out there for travel professions and we've met other couples or therapist also traveling via RV! This would be a great topic for a video! We wanted the adventure of renovating an old RV and the financial savings of doing so! Plus we hated the idea of needing to find short term housing, then moving all our apartment stuff every 3 months. So packing what we owned into an RV and staying at RV parks was our solution and we've loved RV life so far!
We dont have any experience with traveling massage therapists. Not even sure if this is a career choice. We primarily educate on behalf of the PT, OT, SLP, COTA, and PTA professions. Sorry we couldn't be more of a service to you 😕
I just got into PT school! Where do you stay during contracts? I assume in an RV but I'm clueless as to where you could park an RV for a long period besides an RV park or something...
Those are two great questions! We don't have much experience with international students becoming travel PTs and the specific differences. I would assume that if you become liscensed in a state in the US, then it would operate the same as non international students. :) sorry we dont have a better answer for you, but I hope our videos to come in the future help!
We just have great recruiters who search for two within driving distance! While it is definitely more challenging than solo traveling, it is still possible to find, especially before COVID! We are seeing jobs open back up, making our search even easier now! We also try to be flexible with where we're willing to go to work since we have a smaller pick! 👍🏻
Are we, as therapists, able to break a contract at any time if we were to find ourselves in an unfortunate situation? Or what would be the consequences?
Typically in your travel contract, you'll have a certain amount of days you give the facility notice that you're ending your contract early. Usually 30 day or 14 day notice. This is also usually the same amount of days the facility has to inform you that your contract is being ended early. So it goes both ways. Now that being said, each situation is different and unique, so some facilities may be willing to work with you depending on the circumstances. Hope that helps! 🙏
What are the biggest draw backs for being a new grad doing travel therapy? Also do clinics/hospitals ever hire travel workers to a full time position? Thanks for sharing your experience guys !
Drawbacks we see are if you don't like constant change or if you want to get a clinical specialist. Residency programs or a organized mentorship program would be best at a permanent position. Clinics and hospitals always are willing to hire travelers to full time if you're interested. The reason they need to hire a traveler is usually because they have a need for a therapist full time!
Hey I’ve got a random question. How do you order things online? Because your not in a permanent place so how does delivery work? I love this very informative video thanks!!
Hi! We usually purchase a PO box and send our packages there. Sometimes RV parks will let you send things to their office but you definitely have to ask to confirm. 👍🏻
Technically, yes. A part of our income is categorized as a housing stipend and a meals and incidentals stipend. We are also usually allotted a separate sum to cover part of our travel expenses to get to the new location.
Good day Ryan and Megan! I'm currently taking a BS course of physical therapy in the Philippines do you think that my academics would be credited when I want to transition and take a DPT program in the US? Am I required to be a DPT to be a travel PT?
Thank you for the info.. I'm currently a SPTA and have an intrest in travel upon graduation. I'm guessing you stay in a motor home to help cut cost ? What travel company do you use ? BTW, your wife is very beautiful !!!
Yep, exactly! Staying in a motorhome or travel trailer doesn't always mean you're cutting your costs - but that is one of the reasons we chose it and why it's so old 😂 Shoot us an email at jointmovementdpts@gmail.com and we'd love to discuss recruiters with you!
It has definitely slowed the travel job market significantly just like other industries, but we're hopeful to see an up swing in jobs in the next few months due to increase orthopedic surgeries and decondition patients. It's all tough to predict tho! As of right now, Megan and I are thankful to have our current contract and keeping busy here in Montana.
You two are partly why I started doing travel PT. I started 6 months ago and I am loving it! Also decided to share my experience on YT as well, so thanks for your inspiration! :)
Love this! I'm an OT thinking of retiring from my school gig in about 8 years so I could travel around in an RV. This is a great way to combine the both ideas. I've also thought about doing Telehealth while traveling in the RV.
Glad you enjoyed our video! We've loved travel therapy and living full time in our RV!
I got only 6yrs til my youngest leaves the nest! I have the same dream but as a SLP/SLPA. I"m buy my rv for my 40th bday (2yrs).. I love that you have your life recorded!!
We love looking back at our videos and the memories we've made!
I'm trying to be a Travel OTA can't wait to finish school and start this🙂
Yay!!! We're cheering you on! :)
I'm planning on pursuing travel PT some time next year, awesome to see others sharing their experience!
That's awesome! You'll love it! We're cheering you on! 😀
Thank you for the video! I'm a new PTA grad looking to get started and traveling PT is an option, Thank You!!!
Glad it was helpful!
This is such great information! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the compliment! We love providing educational content for people interested in the travel world!
Hi Ryan and Megan! Thank you so much for the informative video. You both helped shed light on travel as a whole and it was insightful to hear both pros and cons. My fiance and I have been talking about travel PT being a potential path as my fiance finishes up his last year of rotations, and while he's interested, there's a lot of nervousness around the topic since it's an unknown territory for him.
I’m about to go to DPT school! What is your favorite state that you worked in?
Awesome! We really loved working in Montana!
Another video, about motivations and some very good advices. Ok. Next one please.
also wanting to know your recommended recruiters , thanks so much in advance
Im graduating next year, this is what im planning to do once I get my credentials up.
That's awesome! We're cheering you on! If you need any recruiter recommendations and want to know who we personally use and trust, fill out the following form on our website and we'll get you connected: www.jointmovementdpts.com/recruiter-recommendations
I am nearing the "next step" in my life and have thought about PT. If I choose that route then I am strongly considering doing travel therapy. I figure scratching my nomadic itch while I am young and do not have a family to look after is a better idea than packing up a wife and kids every 13 weeks when I am an older man. Thanks for the info! 👍
Thanks for watching! Good luck on your travel journey!
That was really great and informative! I’m assuming you two are DPTs, is that necessary to do travel physical therapy? Thanks!
i've been thinking more of this type of job setting as my kiddos get into college. just a very very kind side note, PTA's are actually physical therapist assistants.
This could be a great option for you once your kids are off to college! Hit us up if you need any recruiter recommendations. And we apologize for the mistake on the PTA!
Could you please do a video on stipends, housing, and all things income breakdown? I still am having a little difficulty understanding. Also could you touch on “agency housing?”
Yes! Thanks for the input! We are hoping to delve into these topics very soon!!
@@RyanMegan Did you ever make a video on this?
@@RyanMegan also filing taxes which state do you use? Maybe a home base state or the state your working in.
Hi, I am interested in what you mentioned about the tax information. Do you have a resource available or could I reach out to get more information ?
Learnt a lot from you, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Do you need to be licensed in that state in order to go travel there?
Yes to practice therapy services in a state you must have that state's license.
Respiratory therapist travel too btw
Interested in the recruiters/companies you recommend working with.
I’d love to ask a few more questions…..
Yeah! Feel free to reach out to us via our email ryanandmeganorear@gmail.com and we can get you connected with some of our recruiters.
Hey! Thank you both very much for this and other videos that you posted. I am also a DPT and looking to possibly move to the Coeur d'Alene area. Keep pursuing your dreams and I will do the same! :)
So glad you've enjoyed our videos! It's always nice to interact with fellow DPTs! We loved the Coeur d'Alene area and want to go back for another visit someday! Hope you keep following our journey and best of luck to yours!
What did you do with all your stuff? did you own a home or put your stuff in storage?
How many travel professionals are using an RV like you two/what lead you to use big betty in your travels?
We couldn't run our SNF without our therapy dept. Thank you for caring for those patients in need 💜
There's many different housing options out there for travel professions and we've met other couples or therapist also traveling via RV! This would be a great topic for a video! We wanted the adventure of renovating an old RV and the financial savings of doing so! Plus we hated the idea of needing to find short term housing, then moving all our apartment stuff every 3 months. So packing what we owned into an RV and staying at RV parks was our solution and we've loved RV life so far!
Does traveling typically cover lodging as well?
Yup! Your travel company will pay you a housing stipend for housing cost on assignment!
Doe this also apply to massage therapists?? Most videos never include info for us.
We dont have any experience with traveling massage therapists. Not even sure if this is a career choice. We primarily educate on behalf of the PT, OT, SLP, COTA, and PTA professions. Sorry we couldn't be more of a service to you 😕
Great video! My girlfriend and I are both trying to pursue this after college, but did you guys end up pursuing travel PT right after college?
I just got into PT school! Where do you stay during contracts? I assume in an RV but I'm clueless as to where you could park an RV for a long period besides an RV park or something...
Sir what about an international student being travelling pt?
How to become a travelling PT?
Those are two great questions! We don't have much experience with international students becoming travel PTs and the specific differences. I would assume that if you become liscensed in a state in the US, then it would operate the same as non international students. :) sorry we dont have a better answer for you, but I hope our videos to come in the future help!
since y’all do live together on the road, how do y’all manage to find jobs in the same area ?
We just have great recruiters who search for two within driving distance! While it is definitely more challenging than solo traveling, it is still possible to find, especially before COVID! We are seeing jobs open back up, making our search even easier now! We also try to be flexible with where we're willing to go to work since we have a smaller pick! 👍🏻
Are we, as therapists, able to break a contract at any time if we were to find ourselves in an unfortunate situation? Or what would be the consequences?
Typically in your travel contract, you'll have a certain amount of days you give the facility notice that you're ending your contract early. Usually 30 day or 14 day notice. This is also usually the same amount of days the facility has to inform you that your contract is being ended early. So it goes both ways. Now that being said, each situation is different and unique, so some facilities may be willing to work with you depending on the circumstances. Hope that helps! 🙏
@@RyanMegan yes it does! Thank you!
What are the biggest draw backs for being a new grad doing travel therapy? Also do clinics/hospitals ever hire travel workers to a full time position? Thanks for sharing your experience guys !
Drawbacks we see are if you don't like constant change or if you want to get a clinical specialist. Residency programs or a organized mentorship program would be best at a permanent position.
Clinics and hospitals always are willing to hire travelers to full time if you're interested. The reason they need to hire a traveler is usually because they have a need for a therapist full time!
Hey I’ve got a random question. How do you order things online? Because your not in a permanent place so how does delivery work?
I love this very informative video thanks!!
Hi! We usually purchase a PO box and send our packages there. Sometimes RV parks will let you send things to their office but you definitely have to ask to confirm. 👍🏻
Are your travel and accommodations paid in every location that you are sent?
Technically, yes. A part of our income is categorized as a housing stipend and a meals and incidentals stipend. We are also usually allotted a separate sum to cover part of our travel expenses to get to the new location.
Good day Ryan and Megan! I'm currently taking a BS course of physical therapy in the Philippines do you think that my academics would be credited when I want to transition and take a DPT program in the US? Am I required to be a DPT to be a travel PT?
Thank you for the info.. I'm currently a SPTA and have an intrest in travel upon graduation.
I'm guessing you stay in a motor home to help cut cost ? What travel company do you use ?
BTW, your wife is very beautiful !!!
Yep, exactly! Staying in a motorhome or travel trailer doesn't always mean you're cutting your costs - but that is one of the reasons we chose it and why it's so old 😂 Shoot us an email at jointmovementdpts@gmail.com and we'd love to discuss recruiters with you!
nvm... the email came up.I will email.
Perfect! We'll shoot over an email soon! Thanks for reaching out ❤️
Great video, very helpful! Are there a lot of foreign travel PTs too? Hoping race isn't a big factor with patients
There's all sorts of different traveling health care workers! It's fun to meet new people while we're on assignments!
What has the "stay-at-home" Covid 19 issue done to your work??
It has definitely slowed the travel job market significantly just like other industries, but we're hopeful to see an up swing in jobs in the next few months due to increase orthopedic surgeries and decondition patients. It's all tough to predict tho! As of right now, Megan and I are thankful to have our current contract and keeping busy here in Montana.
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Both Doctors? Ok
Thinking about doing this. Im tired of seeing same people, go to same place and repeat the same shit. Also, Im an introvert. 🤔
Let us know if we can help you get started in travel or if you need any recruiter recommendations! 😊
Nice beard
Thanks!