In this episode, I chat with Abby and Chris, two occupational therapists traveling together and living the dream! Super excited to share this episode where I get to ask all my curious questions about travel occupational therapy and how it works and what the experience might be like.
If you're considering travel OT, you definitely want to listen to this episode!
Timestamps:
(2:20) Chris talks about his OT school experience
(3:33) Abby talks about her OT school experience
(8:36) What piece of advice would you give an occupational therapy student struggling with their fieldwork 2 rotations?
(12:15) Starting out as a new grad occupational therapist | thoughts on starting travel OT right away?
(23:24) Transitioning from student to practitioner
(26:38) Navigating salary negotiation $ | advice on talking about money as an OT
(33:38) What prompted you both to start travel therapy as occupational therapists? | WHY TRAVEL OT
(43:18) How long have you been doing travel OT? How do contracts typically work? | logistics and details
(45:58) How much time is ample to prepare and transition for a travel contract?
(51:27) Navigating housing | any recommendations?
(55:12) Where have you completed travel contracts so far? | where else might you like to go?
(58:21) What are some challenges or “cons” you’ve experienced as travel OTs?
(1:01:55) Thoughts on a new grad OT pursuing travel therapy?
(1:05:36) Considered different settings while traveling? | what kind of settings/facilities are available as a traveler
(1:08:05) Future as traveling occupational therapists | Do you see yourselves traveling long-term?
(1:09:54) Navigating social life as a travel OT | how do you try to meet people & integrate into existing spaces
(1:13:53) What is your current work schedule like in the SNF?
(1:15:42) Final piece of advice for anyone considering travel OT?
(1:18:55) ** BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND **
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