Travel Therapist Life

Real stories, practical guides, and honest advice for travel PTs, OTs, and SLPs navigating the travel therapy lifestyle.

Article 1

A Day in the Life of a Travel PT in Denver

What does a typical day look like for a travel physical therapist in Denver? Follow a real day from sunrise to sunset — clinic work, patient care, hiking Red Rocks, and managing the business side of the travel therapy lifestyle.

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Article 2

How I Paid Off $120K in Student Loans in 3 Years of Travel Therapy

A step-by-step breakdown of how one travel therapist paid off $120,000 in student loans in three years. Strategic contract selection, disciplined budgeting, and the travel therapy pay structure made it possible.

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Article 3

Travel Therapy vs. Permanent Position: The Honest Comparison

An honest comparison of travel therapy and permanent positions covering compensation, benefits, career growth, stability, relationships, and burnout. No hype — just the real trade-offs from someone who's done both.

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Article 4

The Ultimate Travel Therapist Packing List for a 13-Week Assignment

Everything you need to pack for a 13-week travel therapy assignment — and what to leave behind. Clinical essentials, housing setup kit, comfort items, and the car packing system that makes moving day painless.

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Article 5

Travel Therapy as a Couple: How We Make It Work

How we make travel therapy work as a PT/OT couple — from finding contracts in the same city to navigating shared housing, finances, and the relationship challenges that come with life on the road.

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Article 6

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Travel Therapy Contract

10 hard-won lessons from a travel therapist's first contract. Tax homes, agency selection, the questions you must ask, housing mistakes, licensure timelines, and the emotional reality nobody warns you about.

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Article 7

The Best Settings for Travel Therapy: SNF vs. Acute Care vs. Outpatient

An honest comparison of every major travel therapy setting — SNF, acute care, outpatient, home health, and inpatient rehab. Which pays the most, which offers the best growth, and how to choose strategically.

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Article 8

Travel Therapy with Pets: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to traveling with your pet on therapy assignments. Finding pet-friendly housing, managing vet care, road trip tips, daily logistics, budgeting for pet costs, and making it work long-term.

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Article 9

Is Travel Therapy Worth It? A 5-Year Veteran's Honest Take

After five years and 14 contracts, is travel therapy worth it? An unfiltered assessment of the financial gains, clinical growth, lifestyle rewards, and the personal costs that nobody talks about on social media.

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Article 10

How to Handle the Emotional Side of Travel Therapy

The emotional side of travel therapy that social media doesn't show. Practical strategies for handling loneliness, building connections in new cities, maintaining long-distance relationships, and knowing when to seek professional support.

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