Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month

April marks the start of Occupational Therapy Month! At FlexCare, we want to celebrate the incredible work of Occupational Therapists (OTs), particularly those who have taken the adventurous path of travel OT. This unique career choice not only allows OTs to impact diverse communities across the country significantly but also allows them to grow personally and professionally. To support current and aspiring travel OTs, we've compiled a collection of valuable resources from our blog covering everything from career advice to work-life balance tips.   

Our post on What You Need to Know About a Travel Occupational Therapy Career lays the foundation for what aspiring travel OTs can expect. This article delves into the qualifications needed, the variety of settings you could work in, and the unique benefits (and challenges) of being a travel OT. It's a must-read for anyone considering or just starting in travel occupational therapy.  

Travel OTs often work closely with Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Physical Therapists (PTs). Our guide on Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Tips for OTs, SLPs, and PTs offers practical advice for fostering effective teamwork and communication across disciplines, ensuring that patient care is seamless, holistic, and of the highest quality. 

Understanding the support available can make all the difference in a travel OT's career. Essential Support for Travel Occupational Therapists highlights the resources and services FlexCare provides to its travel OTs, from housing and logistics to professional development opportunities, ensuring that you're never alone, no matter where your assignments take you.  

Travel OTs face unique challenges in maintaining a healthy work-life balance due to their constantly changing environments and work settings. Perfecting Work-Life Balance for Travel OTs offers strategies and tips to manage your time effectively, reduce stress, and ensure you find fulfillment on and off the clock.  

Professional development is a crucial part of any OT's career. Your Healthcare Professional's Conference Guide is a roadmap for travel OTs looking to expand their knowledge, network with peers, and stay abreast of the latest industry trends through conferences and seminars.  

Travel OTs play a vital role in educational settings, helping students overcome obstacles to learning and participation. The Integral Role of Travel Therapists in Schools explores the impact of travel therapists in the academic environment and offers insights into this rewarding area of specialization.  

If you're still on the fence about starting a career in travel therapy, Why You Should Take the Leap into Travel Therapy might convince you. This article discusses the unparalleled personal and professional growth opportunities with travel OT, including the chance to explore new places, cultures, and clinical settings.  

Last but certainly not least, Continuing Education for Healthcare Travelers: Elevate Your Career and Patient Care emphasizes the importance of ongoing learning and development. Discover how continuing education can enhance your skills and knowledge and significantly improve the care you provide to your patients.  

As we celebrate Occupational Therapy Month, let's recognize the dedication, adaptability, and compassion of travel OTs who make a difference in lives nationwide. Whether you're already on this career path or considering it, we hope you find these resources helpful and that you'll allow FlexCare to join you on this journey. Here's to creating impactful connections, experiencing personal growth, and advancing your professional journey as a travel OT!  

FlexCare was born out of a desire to improve the healthcare staffing process for clinicians and healthcare facilities. Over time, FlexCare has consciously instilled key foundational pillars that support this purpose, encompassing our 'High-Pay, Hassle-Free' philosophy, our unique S1NGLEPOINT Recruiter model, and our innovative job matching and assignment management tool, the FlexCare 360 mobile app.       

"High-Pay, Hassle-Free"

At the heart of FlexCare's "High-Pay, Hassle-Free" philosophy is our belief that healthcare professionals should receive the highest compensation for an assignment without negotiating. We are transparent with clinicians when making offers and ensure that every pay package is meticulously reviewed with our travelers before they apply for jobs, arming them with the information they need to support their travel career objectives.       

S1NGLEPOINT Recruiters 

Recognizing the value of our travelers' time, we aim to streamline their experiences with our S1NGLEPOINT Recruiter model. Instead of juggling interactions with departments like Compliance, Payroll, and Housing, clinicians have a single point of contact to handle all aspects of their travel career – their recruiter.        

FlexCare 360 

Our FlexCare 360 mobile app empowers travelers to effortlessly synchronize their career and lifestyle goals. The user-friendly app has an intuitive job board powered by Google Maps, personalized job searches, proprietary job matching technology, application monitoring, assignment notifications, direct communication with your recruiter, swift access to HR resources, and much more.