Travel healthcare isn’t just for nurses. There are a myriad of opportunities for other allied healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, in many cities in the U.S., from rural and charming to busy and bustling. The most appealing component of travel healthcare is the option to choose—where you go, where you stay, where you work, when you take time off, and more. Take a peek at what it really looks like to be a travel physical therapist. 

Explore New and Exciting Places

If home is where the heart is, but your spirit craves adventure, travel healthcare may be the perfect fit for you. You can stay in rural areas like the beautiful and majestic Billings, MT, dip your toes in the sand at the coastal Ocala, FL, or immerse yourself in a major metropolis like Houston, TX. Work your assigned shift and leverage your free time to explore. 

Do What You Love On A Flexible Schedule

Tired of your PTO requests being denied? Waiting for those vacation days is a thing of the past for travel physical therapists. On average, contracts are 12 or 13 weeks, but longer terms (up to 26 weeks) and shorter terms (as quick as 1 week) are available. These are built-in opportunities to take a break and recharge before taking your next assignment. 

Higher Earning Potential and Weekly Paydays

The average physical therapist is estimated to earn between $62k to $88k per year.[1] A traveling physical therapist can earn 15-20% more, with an average of $104k.[2] At IDR Healthcare, all our allied healthcare professionals are paid every week, with no delays. Considering the increased earning potential, schedule flexibility, and the opportunity to roam the world, there’s no contest. 

Get The Support You Need When You Need It

Ready for a new assignment? Not sure how to make the transition? Wondering if there’s an opportunity where you want to go? IDR Healthcare currently has hundreds of openings for travel physical therapists across the nation. Check open listings here!

Sources

[1]Average ati physical therapy salary in 2024 | payscale. (n.d.-c). https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Employer=ATI_Physical_Therapy/Salary 

[2]Salary.com, S. built by: (n.d.). Traveling physical therapist salary. https://www.salary.com/research/salary/posting/traveling-physical-therapist-salary