The Travel Therapy Guide
You’re a difference-maker in every setting. Why not explore a few more? Here’s what to know before stepping into travel therapy.
Contact a recruiterWhat Is Travel Therapy?
Travel therapy professionals—including licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists—take short-term assignments, typically around 13 weeks, in hospitals, rehab centers, and schools across the country. These roles help fill staffing gaps in high-need areas while giving clinicians the opportunity to work in new environments and specialties. It’s a flexible, rewarding way to grow your skills, explore new places, and shape your career on your own terms—all while helping patients regain strength, function, and independence.
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Travel therapy offers an excellent way to broaden your horizons—while meeting growing demand nationwide. You gain experience across diverse clinical settings, patient populations, and treatment approaches. This helps you sharpen your skills, grow your professional network, and advance your career. It also gives you the flexibility to choose where you work—creating a level of work-life balance that’s hard to find in traditional roles..
- Higher earnings from premium hourly rates and tax-exempt housing stipends.
- Accelerated skill growth through varied caseloads and documentation systems.
- Try-before-you-move flexibility so you can explore new cities without a long lease.
- Day-one benefits include health coverage, 401(k), and license reimbursement.
Travel Therapy Requirements
- Less than 1 year of recent acute-care experience in your specialty
- An active license (we’ll help you with state-specific or Compact requirements)
- A willingness to jump in and learn—you don’t necessarily need to have travel experience yet
Don’t worry—we’ll guide you through everything else: certifications, vaccinations, screenings, and paperwork. If you’ve got the clinical foundation and an open mindset, we’ve got the rest covered.
If you’ve got skills in these high-demand areas, you’re already ahead of the game—especially with bonus experience that sets you apart.
Get the full details in our 2025 Travel PT Career Guide.
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Ever thought, “What if my job let me explore more, stress less, and actually feel appreciated?”
With FlexCare, that’s not a wish—it’s your new normal.
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– Kate Hoppe, FlexCare therapy traveler
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