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Travel Therapy Info Center

Your 5-minute guide to landing high-pay, high-freedom travel therapy jobs, unlocking a competitive travel therapist salary, and finding travel assignments nationwide – all in one scroll-friendly hub. 

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What Is Travel Therapy?

Licensed PTs, OTs, SLPs, PTAs, accept short contracts – typically 13 weeks – at hospitals, rehab centers, and schools around the country. An agency like FlexCare matches you with assignments, handles payroll, and manages compliance, so you can focus on patient care and adventure. Search current travel therapy jobs 

Fast fact: Many contracts follow the PT Compact or other interstate compacts, letting you work in multiple PT compact states with one license. 

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Why Make the Leap?


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  • 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.
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Minimum Requirements

  • Less than a year of recent experience in your specialty (some acute-care roles require more than a year).
  • Active state license or compact privilege plus current BLS; national boards where required.
  • Two professional references, vaccination record, and clean background check ready to upload.
Need help with multi-state licensing? Read FlexCare’s guide to navigating licensing across states.
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High-Demand Therapy Specialties
SpecialtyWhy Facilities Call Travelers
Physical Therapy Post-acute rehab growth and an aging population drive outpatient and SNF demand.
Occupational TherapyExpansion of home-health and school-based programs requires adaptive skills experts.
Speech-Language PathologyEarly-intervention and teletherapy widen the map for pediatric SLPs.
Home-Health PT/OTFaster hospital discharges create in-home follow-up demand under Medicare rules.

Get the full details in our 2025 Travel PT Career Guide.


Inside the Roles

PT on the Road

Expect orthopedics, neuro rehab, and wound-care consultations; most travelers report stronger manual skills and broader charting confidence after…

OT on the Move

Frequent setting changes sharpen creativity and leadership while refining adaptive equipment knowledge.

SLP Everywhere

Pediatric travelers gain hands-on AAC device expertise in schools and early-intervention programs.

Let's Find Your Next Favorite Place to Work

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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Thrive While You Travel

  • Strength-train regularly to protect your own body. 
  • Use FlexCare assignments to stay on top of evidence-based practice. 
  • Join online therapist communities for peer support and insider tips. 

For lodging insights, see The Most Common Housing Questions for Healthcare Travelers . 

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Fast-Track Your First Contract with FlexCare Advantage
  1. Verify licenses in target states and start compact applications early. 
  2. Build your FlexCare App profile and upload all credentials ONCE. Recruiters can then submit you in minutes for all jobs that meet your criteria the second they open up. Easy Credential Locker: Upload your documents once and we’ll reuse them for future submissions whenever possible, saving you extra uploads down the line. 
  3. Clarify your priorities: location, pay, shift, setting. Priority chat: A quick conversation with your recruiter to outline your must-haves and nice-to-haves, helping them focus on roles that truly fit you while reducing extra back-and-forth. 
  4. Pay Transparency Guarantee – Every offer arrives with an easy table that shows hourly rates, housing stipend, meals, and estimated take-home so you can compare apples to apples. 
  5. First-Day Connect: Your dedicated recruiter helps ensure your first day goes smoothly by clearly communicating all the orientation details—who to meet, when to arrive, EMR logins, and productivity expectations—so everything stays on plan and you can hit the ground running. 

 




Self-Care Checklist

  • Set realistic productivity goals with your supervisor on day one.
  • Take mindfulness breaks or walking meetings to reset between sessions.
  • Reserve at least one weekend per month for pure recreation with no charting.



    • How Much Do Travel Therapists Make?*
    DisciplineWeekly Pay tsAnnual Equivalent**
    Physical Therapist (PT)$1,700 – $2,300$88k – $120k+
    Occupational Therapist (OT)$1,600 – $2,200$83k – $115k+
    Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)$1,800 – $2,400$94k – $125k+
    Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) $1,200 – $1,700$62k – $88k

    *Pay ranges reflect recent FlexCare offers and include typical housing and meal stipends.


    **Annualized by multiplying weekly pay by 52; stipends are tax-free for travelers meeting IRS distance rules. See the full Healthcare Travel Pay Package FAQs .

    Quick FAQs for First-Time Travelers

    How long are contracts?

    Most run 13 weeks, though 8- and 26-week options exist.

    Will FlexCare help with licensing?

    Yes. Our experienced compliance team guides all necessary steps from fingerprinting, CE verification, to fee reimbursement.

    Can I bring a partner or a pet?

    Absolutely. Tell your recruiter so they can secure pet-friendly housing or dual-discipline contracts.

    Can I extend my assignment?

    Often yes, if both you and the facility agree before the contract ends.

    What happens if census drops?

    FlexCare works to place you in another assignment quickly or renegotiates hours when possible.

    “It felt like my recruiter really listened. I landed in a city I love, with a role that fits me perfectly.”

    – Kate Hoppe happy therapy traveler

    You’ve got the dream. We’ve got the map.

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    Ready to Get Started?

    • Save digital copies of licenses and CE certificates to your FlexCare app account. 
    • Create job alerts in FlexCare app for your top three states so that you never miss a hot opportunity. 
    • Book a 15-minute strategy call with a recruiter to map timelines and pay goals. 

    Your next contract could be only a few taps away. Let FlexCare handle the logistics while you deliver life-changing therapy wherever you go. 

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