Few will argue that Speech Language Pathologists are not only gifted practitioners - they’re compassionate, sensitive, patient and downright vital to helping those with communication and language disorders.  It’s in this light we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month at Travel Force and have posted some HOT THERAPY JOBS for SLPs in search of new horizons or a little travel.

Even though a SLP career brings a lot of job satisfaction by helping others, a day in the life of a Speech Therapist isn’t always a walk in the park, so having quality time to relax, unwind and enjoy life’s little pleasures is important. You can do this with SLP Jobs in Fresno, Santa Cruz or other cool California city where the living is easy.  As the California economy continues to recover so do therapy jobs in the state, offering Speech Language Pathologists a multitude of SLP jobs in great places along the coast and across wine country.

What’s hot in Texas? Speech Therapist Jobs in Arlington, Athens and in city’s north in Oklahoma. Texas is a big state with a lot or a little to do, depending how you like to live life. If line dancing or country music is your thing, there’s no better place - nor is there for tasty Tex-Mex cuisine, college football, horseback riding or star gazing. Oh, and JRs back this summer in TNT’s makeover of the 1980’s hit TV show Dallas. That will steam up therapy jobs in the Big D!

Did someone say summer on the Cape, shopping and noshing in Boston’s Back Bay and Faneuil Hall or walking the cobblestone streets of Nantucket ice cream in hand? That would be SLP Jobs in Massachusetts, no finer a state to spend summer, soak up New England culture and enjoy the rolling hills and mountains as you travel north through Vermont, New Hampshire and into Maine.  Are historical lighthouse tours, Broadway shows and clam shacks your thing? Then, New York City, Long Island and Newport are a stone’s throw by car or train.

Give us a call at 800-617-0608 or apply online at Travel Force today. We’ve got hot therapy jobs in cool places with high pay and great benefits!

Related article: Why I love being a Speech Therapist

See Occupational and Physical Therapy Career Facts and Other Aspirations Here

Earlier this year, Travel Force Staffing was proud to recognize our affiliates on the best rehab hospitals list featured in U.S. News and World Report. The same widely read magazine has just released its Top 10 jobs for 2012, with results that give therapists in occupational and physical therapy jobs a glowing career outlook now, and in the years ahead.

Physical therapists topped the list at #8. PTs rank high with U.S. News & World Report and other media well versed in healthcare trends because they command a high physical therapist salary; they can also expect a near 40-percent increase in therapy jobs over the next several years—definitely something to celebrate in physical therapy jobs from coast to coast!

Physical Therapy Career Perks

These are just a few reasons to feel good about your current or future physical therapy job:

• A typical physical therapist salary is between $71,520 and 80K.
• Hourly wages for physical therapists average $35 per hour.
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 27 percent growth through 2016 for PT jobs.
• Because some of the best career opportunities are in locations densely populated by seniors, top rated staffing agencies have no shortage in Florida and Arizona therapy jobs!

Occupational Therapists Love This List Too!

Occupational therapists ears must be burning too. They topped the magazine’s list as well, earning the #10 spot. The Labor Department predicts this allied health career will grow by a whopping 33.5 percent between 2010 and 2020. According to recruiting experts who provide occupational therapy salary information, demand for OTs is greatest in cities with populated work centers and parts of the country with retirees—this is particularly good news for travel therapists who follow opportunities in therapy jobs in all 50 U.S. states!

Occupational Therapy Career Perks

• Occupational therapist salaries are as high as $90,000 per year
• A travel therapist in an OT job enjoys an extremely competitive benefits package that increases annual income.
• A steep increase in elderly patients, requiring an OT’s care, puts the occupational therapist career in extremely high demand, spiking growth by 26% through 2018!
• Sunny therapy jobs in coveted spots for travel therapists are densely populated by the retirees who need them, helping everyone live life to its fullest!

Travel Force Staffing Has Reserved a #1 Healthcare Employer with YOU in Mind

Our recruiters are standing by to help each and every qualified allied health professional land the ultimate therapy job; that means we work closely with candidates to align his or her talents with the most ideal healthcare employer—as well as carefully evaluate candidates’ personal preferences that help create a unique travel therapy lifestyle that includes luxury private housing, sign on bonuses and more! Call 1-800-617-0608 or apply online today to see if Top 10 jobs are on your horizon. We’ve got a #1 spot waiting just for you!

Footnote: Each year U.S. News & World Report offers its picks for “Best Jobs” based on professions that should hire abundantly over the next several years. See the Top 10 list by clicking the link.

The Top 13 Places to Get Physical Therapy Jobs in the USA

• Arizona physical therapy jobsmean that your time off is spent in obvious ways: chilling in Sedona, canyon gazing in Flagstaff, and shopping in Scottsdale and Phoenix.
• California physical therapy jobsare all about the Big Sur, Hollywood, Monterey, San Diego and San Francisco.
• Florida physical therapy jobscome with a bottle of sun tan oil and a chance to make footprints on dozens of world famous beaches, such as: Miami, Daytona, and West Palm.
• Illinois physical therapy jobspromise mile after magnificent mile of things to do in your down-time, like The Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Six Flags, and shopping on Michigan Avenue. Be sure to get out of the city once in a while to see historic sites in Great Rivers Country.
• Iowa physical therapy jobs, you might say, are close to the action when it comes to top campuses in the U.S., historic theatres and music, i.e.: Des Moines Symphony and annual Iowa Jazz Festival.
• Michigan physical therapy jobsare in the thick of cultural hot-spots like Anne Arbor, Lansing and Detroit. Be sure to tour the Ford Museum, and try top sports: hockey and snowmobiling.
• Minnesota physical therapy jobsare cool—no pun intended! From the Charles Shultz Museum to touring Garrison Keeler’s birthplace, what more could a traveler want?
• New Jersey physical therapy jobsare everything Bruce Springsteen sang about and more! Come live in the New York tri-state area to see what we’re talking about!
• Pennsylvania physical therapy jobs revolve around the beat of Philadelphia and other hot metro areas; it’s also home to some of America’s highest rated hospitals.
• Ohio physical therapy jobsfill the Midwest with talent and clinical expertise. Here, your therapy career is recession proof—and it doesn’t hurt to be so close to Cincinnati either!
• Texas physical therapy jobs will change the way you think about food, art and nightlife. Your closeness to San Antonio, Houston and Dallas is something you’re going to love!
• Washington physical therapy jobs are a chance to explore the Pacific Southwest. Spend your days in Seattle, the Emerald City or other treasures in the Evergreen State.
• Wisconsin physical therapy jobs will have you saying cheese, as you pose for pictures in Milwaukee and other prominent places in American culture.

Are you a physical therapist born under a lucky star?

So, there you have it! The Top 13 states are waiting four your talent and clinical expertise. Our consultants are here for you round the clock to make sure things go seamlessly as you plan, customize and look forward to your travel therapy career. A #1 staffing agency knows how to keep the lines of communication open, ensuring the ultimate travel therapy job in your choice of all 50 U.S. states. Call 1-800-617-0698 or apply online to live your destiny!

Footnote: Therapists interested in the mathematics and science behind occurrences of #13 can read 13 facts about 13 provided by Dr. Thomas Fernsler.

April is Occupational Therapy Month, which means it’s that time of year to celebrate everything great about helping kids and adults overcome physical and cognitive setbacks. Where would be we without Occupational Therapists? Well, in the last 10 years alone caring, dedicated occupational therapists have assisted millions of Americans become active learners and more productive members of society. That’s cause for celebration!

Enjoy these Top 5 Ways we, at Travel Force, can help you embrace your occupational therapy career. We may even mention a few things you never thought of.

1. Travel Occupational therapy jobs feature high pay, great benefits and opportunities to visit exciting American destinations such as California, Texas and Washington. Meet new people, care for diverse patient populations, build your character and resume.
2. Can you imagine what it would be like not paying rent? Occupational therapy jobs at Travel Force include FREE Private Housing - no dorms or roommates! Accommodations feature well-maintained 1-bedroom apartments in safe, secure complexes. All housing is pre-inspected!
3. FREE Health insurance. That’s right, for as long as you travel with Travel Force, we pick up the tab on health insurance. Copays and deductibles are very low and along with complete medical coverage we include dental and life too.  On the job, off the job, we help you stay fit and strong!
4. Professional development is vital to staying current in OT. Subsequently, Travel Force Staffing offers unlimited FREE CEs as a benefit to travel occupational therapy jobs. All classes are accredited and can be taken online at your own pace. Stay marketable. Don’t get left behind!
5. Experienced occupational therapists move to the front of the line at Travel Force. Advanced certifications, years of experience, research and community service all convert to value for therapists in search of specific destinations and preferred facilities.

Occupational therapy job compensation packages are typically between $80,000 and $85,000 annually. To learn more about travel occupational therapy jobs, physical therapy jobs and other allied health opportunities at Travel Force call 800-617-0608 or apply online today.

Related Blogs

• Travel occupational therapy careers; jobs and opportunities
• 2011 April is Occupational Therapy Month

Additional Resource

AOTA offers additional  ways to promote Occupational Therapy throughout the month of April and how to Live Life to the Fullest!

Travel Force Staffing Announces Recertification By The Joint Commission

Leading allied healthcare staffing agency, Travel Force Staffing, has been awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for 2012. Travel Force Staffing has been continuously certified by The Joint Commission since 2005 and has once again earned the valued Gold Seal of Approval. Addressing the nation’s allied healthcare shortage by providing healthcare employers with travel and permanent therapy job candidates. Travel Force focuses on recruiting skilled candidates to fulfill Physical therapy jobs and occupational therapy jobs.

Travel Force Staffing is one of 19,000 health care organizations in the U.S. certified by The Joint Commission. To achieve certification, healthcare staffing agencies undergo an in-depth review of qualifications and competency of staff, placement procedures and staff performance benchmarks. Seven years in a row, Travel Force excelled in areas of customer service and support, communications and accountability.

Read more about Travel Force’s Joint Commission Certification

1. Florida Physical Therapist Jobs - One of only nine U.S. States that doesn’t attach a state income tax to wages, the Sunshine State is truly paradise this time of year for Florida physical therapist jobs. Disney World’s Cirque de Soleil, sea-shelling on Sanibel and fast boats to Bimini and the Bahamas. Lest we not forget Key West, the best place in the world to relax and enjoy fresh conch.

2. California Physical Therapist Jobs - Spring is a great time of year to explore California wineries, pair Sauvignon Blanc with halibut or a Santa Barbara Pinot with exotic Belgian truffles.  Then of course there’s scenic route 66 that hugs the coast north to south and all the beautiful beaches, roadside eateries and surfing towns along the way.  Never a better time to apply for high paying California physical therapist jobs.

3. Arizona Physical Therapist Jobs - Free housing and free health insurance - a perfect way to begin your journey searching for Arizona physical therapist jobs. Not only that, we offer free CEUs, a Tax Advantage Plan and in some cases bonuses when you fill positions at Arizona hospitals and outpatient centers. Famous for Red Rock, the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam, Arizona is a wonderful place to sight-see in spring.

4. Texas Physical Therapist Jobs - There’s more to Texas in spring than exciting rodeo, tasty Tex Mex and cool country music.  It’s a state where being friendly is a way of life and meeting new people and having a good time is unavoidable. Texas physical therapist jobs put you in touch with historic El Paso, fast-paced Dallas, giant cowboy steaks and Six Flags over Texas - home to hair-raising, giant rollercoasters!

5. Washington Physical Therapist Jobs - If you’ve traveled to this part of the country before, then you probably want to go back. If you’ve never been, then Vancouver, the great city of Seattle, Alaska and the San Juan Islands are all at your doorstep. Washington physical therapist jobs reward you with high pay and great benefits and avail one of the greatest outdoor adventures you may ever get to take.

6. New Jersey Physical Therapist Jobs - Springtime is a wonderful time to visit the Garden State. Brilliant daffodils rule the countryside and coastal communities liven up as boutiques, restaurants and ice cream shops closed for winter reopen and invigorate dormant economies.  New Jersey physical therapist jobs are a train ride to New York City, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C.  Ever have an Italian-style hot dog? Check out Jimmy Buffs in Newark.

7. Iowa Physical Therapist Jobs - For those who have never visited Iowa, your first question may be “Where is the state?” Iowa is in the Midwest and borders seven other states including Minnesota and Wisconsin, aka America’s Heartland. If you’re a museum goer and love the arts, you’ll find a home in the Hawkeye State. Iowa physical therapist jobs reveal wonderful wetlands, scenic river valleys and plenty of outdoor adventure.

8. Illinois Physical Therapist Jobs - If you’re a NASCAR fan, then Gateway International Speedway will rev your engine. If horseracing or trotters are your thing, then Fairmont, Arlington and Balmoral Park will hedge your bet - all things Illinois alongside leaves on trees in spring. From rolling countryside and mountains to modern big cities and cultural attractions, Illinois physical therapist jobs have it all.

9. Kansas Physical Therapist Jobs - It’s tough to imagine Kansas without Dorothy and Toto, but there’s much more to click your heels about in the Sunflower state. The Kansas countryside comes alive in spring as grain growers begin to plant and outdoor enthusiasts perk up wetlands with canoes, kayaks and flatboats. Tours of local breweries and wineries abound and it’s ever so easy to ride horse back. Kansas physical therapist jobs pay great!

10. Arkansas Physical Therapist Jobs - The Ozark Mountains, Little Rock, Southern homecookin’, banjo music and the gateway to Tennessee, Texas and Louisiana, Arkansas physical therapist jobs introduce you to the deep south in spring, where traditions, family and the American way rule and friendly folk make it easy to meet people, have fun and get to know the lay of the land.

Travel Force Staffing provides recruitment solutions for America’s top rated rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient and Rehab centers, skilled nursing facilities, and private therapy practices located in all 50 U.S. states. Our experienced team of staffing experts place physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and per diem staff and other allied healthcare professionals into therapy careers nationwide. Travel Force Staffing is proud to have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and we’re known for concierge support and VIP customer service. Call 800-617-0608 or apply online today.

Therapy Jobs Search - WHY A RECRUITER?

Whether you’re already practicing or just out of school, a therapy job recruiting agency can help you better land a job that suits your personal and professional needs. Though at first many go it alone and conduct their own therapy jobs search, a recruiter can open doors to opportunities you might not otherwise consider. If you always wanted to visit California, Florida, Texas, Arizona or other exciting U.S. destinations, then maybe you should consider a therapy job there. A recruiter can make that happen!

See New Places/Meet New People

Some therapists aren’t sure where they want to work, but they are sure they want a change. Some are looking for a lifestyle change, others simply want to work somewhere else. An experienced therapy jobs recruiter can help you relocate, find you FREE housing and a job in a facility that suits your professional goals. Moreover, travel therapy helps you network professionally and can boost your social life!

Therapist Pay and Benefits

By negotiating your contract with a healthcare employer you risk missing out on 20 percent higher pay, free housing and free health insurance.

On the other hand, travel therapy job recruiters already know where the high salary positions are and can make recommendations based on your qualifications and lifestyle needs. A travel jobs agency can get you $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 more than you can get on your own.  Many will also pay for your housing. Keep in mind that utilizing the skills and national footprint of a therapy staffing company costs you nothing.

Jobs Search Time

Think about how much time it takes looking for a therapist job: filling out applications, emailing resumes and posting qualifications on jobs boards hoping you get a call. This type of PT, OT or SLP therapy jobs search could take weeks - sometimes months - and still you might not land a job.

On the other hand, a well-established therapy recruitment agency already has completed a grassroots job search for the position you’re looking for and has postings ready to fill. Moreover, recruiters already have established relationships with decision makers. They know who to call and when, and are highly-trained to market your abilities as a professional therapist.

Therapy Recruitment Agency Resources

Ask yourself how many healthcare employers you can put your resume before in one day? Then tell yourself how many days or weeks it may take for an employer to view your resume, pass it on to Human Resources and give you a call. Even then, you still need to find out about working conditions, leadership, reputation, amenities around the hospital, and benefits. Then you need to be sure of contractual obligations required by you and your potential employer. How prepared are you to do this?

On the other hand, therapist job recruiters know about working environments, lifestyle amenities, contracts, insurance, payroll and housing. In fact, they’re highly-trained to find you a job fast - it’s what they do every day. Because recruiters are familiar with facilities and locations, they can help you settle in to therapy jobs quickly, point you in the direction of ‘things to do’ and are committed to helping you in any way they can for the duration of your assignment.

“As soon as you’re qualified by Travel Force, we begin searching our national database of therapy jobs and work on getting you interviews at hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehab centers, home health or wherever you want to work,” said Recruitment VP, Mary Kay Hull, for Travel Force Staffing Professionals.

Travel Force Staffing has relationships with top healthcare employers across the U.S. Call us at 800-617-0608 or apply online today. No commitment required, just the desire for qualified therapists to find the best therapy jobs first.

Related page: Travel Therapy Jobs Guide

Now that more therapists are approaching retirement age and unemployment in the profession is practically zero, occupational therapist jobs and physical therapy jobs are hot. So hot, only one in 250 physical therapists looking for work is jobless, according to Forbes.*

“We’re seeing sharp gains in therapy jobs postings by hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, ambulatory care and home health over last year,” said Vice President of Recruitment for Travel Force Staffing Mary Kay Hull. “It’s getting to the point that we not only need more therapists, we need more therapist job recruiters too.”

Hull said thanks to the physical therapy agency’s national footprint, recruiters at her firm have access to physical therapy and occupational therapist jobs postings all over the country. This allows candidates an array of PT and occupational therapy career choices and lifestyle options.

“If you’ve always wanted to visit rugged Alaska, we have therapy jobs there. The same can be said for sunny California and Texas, wherever a therapist wants to go and in whichever type of facility he or she wants to work,” said Hull. “Our agency has that type of reach.”

To the benefits of patients, therapists typically enjoy their work because they like helping others. So they’re friendly and eager to send patients home feeling better than when they came. But at the end of the day, Hull said, therapists want to be well paid. One reason why her therapy jobs agency is seeing more applicants this year.

“Qualified therapists at Travel Force can earn $70,000 to $100,000 annually depending on credentials and assignment, housing is free and so is health insurance. High pay, quality living, great benefits…what more could a therapist ask for?” she said.

*Demand for Therapy Jobs Critically High in 2012, Jessica Bosari, Forbes, Jan 27, 2012.

Related Links:

• List of occupational therapy colleges by state
• List of physical therapy colleges by state

Therapists in rewarding permanent jobs and travel therapist jobs nationwide stay current on the latest news, and that means knowing where their healthcare employers stand. Each year, U.S. News & World Report publishes a list of America’s best hospitals. Once again, Travel Force Staffing is delighted to see our affiliates in the Top 10 and hope that—if you’re not already working in one of these top rated facilities—you’re inspired by them.

It’s motivating to view this year’s list and explore the finer details of each facility. Upon clicking on rehabilitation hospitals and exploring the links, therapists will notice that US News rates rehab hospitals as Very Strong, Strong, Significant and Modest; statistical information on staff, number of beds, inpatient and outpatient services, patient and family support services, community outreach programs and more are included in the overview.

The Top 10 Rehab Hospitals in America: A Therapist’s Palm Card

Four of these rehab hospitals also place in the Top 10 for other important specialties; these are listed along with the name of the facility. Note that these facilities are named in order of their US News Top 10 ranking.

• #1: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
• #2: University of Washington Medical Center is ranked #1 for helping patients with cancer.
• #3: TIRR Memorial Hermann
• #4: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital is ranked #1 in Psychiatry.
• #5: Mayo Clinic is #1 in the country in three specialties: Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroentrology, and Gynecology.
• #6: Craig Hospital
• #7: Rusk Institute NYU Langone Medical Center is also in the top 10 rankings for Rheumatology and Orthopedics.
• #8: Moss Rehab
• #9: Shepherd Center

Apply for a Therapy Job at the Head of the Class!

Our therapists have a keen interest in landing the best therapy jobs; that’s why it’s important to offer therapy career resources that prepare them for challenging cases and procedures—the very thing the specialists surveyed by US News look for when they nominate best hospitals. Call 1-800-617-0608 or apply online today for VIP customer care and job placement by our experienced recruiting team. More than the possibility of making “The Honor Roll” awaits you—you’ll have job security, high pay, full benefits and a recession proof career ladder to climb! Apply now!

Travel Therapists will want to obtain multiple state licenses, so that when new travel physical therapy jobs open up from coast to coast, you’re ready to accept immediately. As an incentive, our staffing agency provides, whenever applicable, reimbursement for licensure board costs and travel expenses. Call 1-800-617-0608 or apply online to open up a line of communication with our recruiting team; they’ll want to discuss how far you can take your therapy career and what you need to do to get the ball rolling.

Whether you’re comfortable in your current therapy job or planning your next move, bookmarking our therapy career resources page is a great idea; it’ll help you stay current on allied health trends, events, and matters concerning your continuing education and earning potential.

Therapy Career Links Worth Remembering

OTA’s, physical and occupational therapists, as well as speech language pathologists will want to familiarize themselves with these sites, useful for anyone in therapy jobs and physical therapy jobs at Travel Force Staffing.

• Physical Therapy Boards
• Occupational Therapy Associations
• Speech Language Pathology Associations

Once again, don’t pass on making the New Year your perfect excuse to check in with your state licensure board. You’ll want to ensure no complaints have been filed, and no expiration have passed on continuing education requirements; a failure to meet these standards or forget to pay small periodic fees could result in the revocation of your state board issued therapy license—and nobody wants that. It’s just a gentle reminder from your #1 staffing agency. We know you’re in control of your therapy career and ready to prosper this year. Happy 2012 everyone!