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PT and OTs Sign on Bonus $3k-$5k

Author Healthcare Jobs Blogger | 11.24.2009 | Category Allied Healthcare, Occupational Therapy, Therapist Jobs, Therapy Jobs, Travel Therapist, physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy, therapy job bonus

PTs and OTs are in high demand and, for a limited time, Travel Force is offering a Completion Bonus from $3,000 - $5,000 on most therapy jobs. Any PT or OT who starts first assignment between 11/1/09 - 3/31/10. Please contact one of our expert Consultants for more details about this therapy job bonus. Apply online or call 800-617-0608.

The average physical therapist job hourly compensation ranges from a minimum of $40 up to $50 per hour.
Hourly pay, completion bonuses plus a complete benefit package of free private housing, free health insurance, travel, 401(k) are why many therapists choose travel over permanent positions.

If you are wondering what types of healthcare facilities Travel Force staffs, it’s simple to answer.

Travel Force has access to more than 3,000 hospitals and outpatient facilities nationwide. We staff everything from small rural hospitals and resort facilities to large teaching schools and big city trauma units. We also have high paying travel therapy jobs in therapy centers and children’s hospitals across the U.S.

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Continuing Education for Therapists

Author Healthcare Jobs Blogger | 11.02.2009 | Category Allied Healthcare, Certifications, Continuing Education Units (CEU), Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Therapist Jobs, Therapy Jobs, Travel Therapist, Traveling Therapist, physical therapist licensing, physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy

Continuing education classes are an important part of professional development. As health care providers, it is important to stay current on the newest developments and trends in your field. Finding the time and opportunity to benefit from continuing education classes can be tough, however. To help their clients, Travel Force offers a number of therapist continuing education online classes at no cost to you. Travel Force offers a broad range of free professional development courses for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and respiratory therapists. Physical therapists can take courses in anything from functional knee bracing for sports to Hepatitis C. Occupational therapists might be interested in preparing professional presentations or cultural competence. Respiratory therapists can find classes on sleep apnea or the respiratory effects of cocaine, among many more.

Not only is continuing education important for your individual professional growth, it is often a requirement for state licensure renewal. Specific details and requirements vary from state to state, and so it is important for therapists to be aware of the licensure requirements for their state and their specific needs. Contact your state licensing board with any questions you may have about your specific continuing education requirements and needs. In Florida, for example, occupational therapists must complete a total of 26 hours before 2011, but certain classes, such as Prevention of Medical Error and Florida Law, are specifically required. Make sure you are well aware of your requirements.

If there are Travel Force courses in which you are interested, contact your state licensing board for approval. Most Travel Force courses are designed for approval in Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas, but even these states may have specific regulations. Once you have received approval from the state board, contact your Travel Force recruiter to get started.

For more information about continuing education or any other Travel Force travel therapy job benefits, visit their website or apply online now.