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by Hobohealth
Wed Feb 15, 2017 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thinking about traveling
Replies: 3
Views: 62431

Re: Thinking about traveling

Goooood questions. Let's try to take them 1-by-1, I'm sure you'll have more questions later. I started with the company finding me housing just for ease, but haven't done that since my first assignment. If you find your own housing, you can usually find a better deal financially. But, since you'll l...
by Hobohealth
Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PTA travelers?
Replies: 8
Views: 91720

Re: PTA travelers?

No clue on # of PTA travelers... or I guess the real question is number of jobs available versus number looking. But, I have crossed paths with my fair share of travel PTAs, so they are out there. The geographic need might be a little more nuanced than with PT depending on what areas use PTAs more t...
by Hobohealth
Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PTA travelers?
Replies: 8
Views: 91720

Re: PTA travelers?

As for question 2, I would say the timeline is similar for PTAs. Not to say that you couldn't find an assignment further out under the right circumstances - it is just more common to find jobs on a short timeline. For questions 1, I honestly have no idea... let me see what I can stir up from PTAs an...
by Hobohealth
Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Travel therapy companies / travel PT recruiters
Replies: 92
Views: 618386

Re: Travel therapy companies

Sorry all! I've been moving this week, I'll get an email with my recruiters out to each of you really soon!
by Hobohealth
Tue Feb 07, 2017 11:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Licensure
Replies: 3
Views: 41826

Re: Licensure

It is typical for an agency to reimburse your licensure fees if they employ you in that state, so keep records. I have heard of companies that will help get new licenses for you - ie help with the forms and verifications, but have no experience personally with this. Honestly, I think it ticks off th...
by Hobohealth
Thu Jan 26, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAWAII
Replies: 3
Views: 61292

Re: HAWAII

Hawaii is all about timing - it can be hit or miss, but there does tend to be a steadier flow of jobs than there used to be. The trick is beating out the other 20 applicants that are likely to apply for the same job. I don't usually recommend this, but for Hawaii, consider giving you most trusted re...
by Hobohealth
Fri Jan 20, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Alaska
Replies: 2
Views: 43262

Re: Alaska

Austin, I'll include some links to some of my blogs from my Alaska time. They aren't necessarily all my best work, but hopefully they can give you some idea about travel PT and also about doing an assignment in Alaska. I did an assignment up there in 2012. At that time, my wife and I did not get con...
by Hobohealth
Wed Jan 11, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ski Town Assignments...
Replies: 3
Views: 79516

Re: Ski Town Assignments...

So... any luck?
by Hobohealth
Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biz Development, Taxes, Liability
Replies: 4
Views: 41152

Re: Biz Development, Taxes, Liability

Wow, great info, Adam. I hope other people can find this post when looking for info. My personal experience with tax home has evolved over the years. I think I started with paying my parents rent for a couple years, I even got a Florida driver's license. After several years of traveling, and at the ...
by Hobohealth
Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Unemployment between assignments ?
Replies: 2
Views: 36908

Re: Unemployment between assignments ?

I have never done this or heard of a traveler doing this, but I have heard of ski lift operators here in Colorado doing it. I suppose they are in the same situation we are - temporary employment that has a set end date, so I suppose it can be done. For me it falls somewhere between "this is what my ...
by Hobohealth
Mon Jan 02, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Biz Development, Taxes, Liability
Replies: 4
Views: 41152

Re: Biz Development, Taxes, Liability

Adam, I want to give you a ton of information, but in the most efficient way possible. Let me give you a couple links and see if it answers your questions, then come back and ask more if you still have questions. Personally, I have never incorporated myself, I have always worked as a temporary emplo...
by Hobohealth
Tue Dec 13, 2016 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ski Town Assignments...
Replies: 3
Views: 79516

Re: Ski Town Assignments...

So sorry for the slow reply... been in transit the last 2 weeks and just started work today in Aspen! The ski towns I know of mostly hire on direct contracts. Start calling the local hospital rehab departments and ask if they are looking for help. This is how I'm in Aspen for my 9th year and how oth...
by Hobohealth
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter Assignment Suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 41618

Re: Winter Assignment Suggestions

Hope you are finding success on the initial steps of finding your first assignment! PS Here's the blog your question inspired: "Where should I work this Winter" I wish I could go to all of the places... there's always more. http://hobohealth.com/wordpress/uncategorized/where-should-you-work-this-win...
by Hobohealth
Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car Insurance Suggestions?
Replies: 1
Views: 37907

Re: Car Insurance Suggestions?

Kate handles most of of insurance stuff, but this is what she tells me: She just gets quotes online 6 months at a time from the major companies - we usually go with Progressive or Geico. HOWEVER, ideally you have a tax home, so your car registration would stay in Michigan. You may call to update you...
by Hobohealth
Fri Nov 11, 2016 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Travel therapy companies / travel PT recruiters
Replies: 92
Views: 618386

Re: Travel therapy companies

Wow, sorry guys. I got behind there for a while, but have now replied to you all. Hope everyone is getting out there on the open road!