Explore
New cities every 13 weeks. Mountains, beaches, or somewhere in between.
Earn More
Higher pay, tax-free stipends, and the ability to save aggressively.
Grow
Diverse clinical settings make you a stronger, more adaptable therapist.
Freedom
Take breaks between assignments. Work where and when you want.
Day in the Life of a Travel PT
What a regular workday looks like when you're on a 13-week assignment in Denver, CO.
Morning run at a new trail
One of the best parts of traveling — exploring new running routes, hiking trails, and coffee shops in every city.
Commute to the facility
12-minute drive to the outpatient clinic. You picked housing close to work intentionally.
Treat patients
Same clinical work you'd do anywhere — evals, treatments, documentation. The difference is you're doing it in a new setting.
Clock out, adventure starts
No committees, no mandatory meetings. Tonight it's tacos at a spot a local coworker recommended.
Explore the area
Rocky Mountain National Park is an hour away. Every assignment is a mini life somewhere new.
What to Pack for a 13-Week Assignment
Experienced travelers learn to pack light.
🧳 Clothing
- 2 weeks of work clothes
- 1 week of casual clothes
- Workout gear
- One nice outfit
- Season-appropriate layers
💻 Work & Documents
- Laptop & charger
- License copies
- BLS card
- Immunization records
- Compliance docs folder
🏠 Housing Essentials
- Sheets & pillow
- Instant Pot or kitchen gear
- Favorite spices
- Streaming device
- Comfort item from home
Pros & Cons of Travel Therapy
It's not all sunsets and beach assignments.
The Good Stuff
- Significantly higher pay
- Tax-free stipends worth $15k–$25k/year
- Explore new cities and states
- Diverse clinical experience
- Freedom to take breaks
- No long-term commitment to a bad job
The Real Challenges
- Finding housing every 13 weeks
- Being away from friends and family
- Starting over at a new facility
- Maintaining a tax home
- Some assignments disappoint
- Loneliness can be real early on
What Travelers Say
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