I just had a conversation with a traveler about how her physical therapy licensure process is coming for California. CA is a difficult state and the process is sooooo slowwwwwww!
She is currently on her first assignment with us and was hoping to go to CA next. She kept telling me (and her recruiter and her account manager) that the CA physical therapy board is only missing one document. We have been looking for travel physical therapy jobs in the area she wants and I have been checking the CA website daily to see if her license was issued. I came to find out today that she has not submitted the application, had her boards sent in, etc, etc, etc.
Maybe I was asking better questions this time. Maybe she was giving answers that were a little more clear. Either way- I'm not sure. We were trying to get her to CA next month, but because she is not as far in the process as she originally told us it will probably be another few months before she is licensed.
We want to get you to the states you want to be in but we need to know that you are doing your part too- if you need help or have questions just ask!
When you are looking to work in a new state - and need to obtain a license first- be as upfront with where you are in the process as possible. This helps us accurately guage your potential start date.
Posted Monday, July 7, 2008 by
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A state I don't hear much about is Delaware. Below is information on obtaining licensure there...maybe you can take a travel therapy jobs there and fill me in on the state :)
You must submit the following to the Occupational Therapy board:
¨ Notarized application & fee
¨ NBCOT scores sent directly to DE board
¨ Transcripts sent directly to DE board
A link to the application: http://dpr.delaware.gov/boards/occupationaltherapy/documents/Occupational_Therapy_Application.pdf
Posted Thursday, July 3, 2008 by
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I am heading to Nashville this afternoon for the 4th of July! I am looking forward to visiting (Nashville is one of my favorite cities!) - there is a lot going on this weekend! There is a hot chicken festival and tons of places to see fireworks! Not to mention all the live country music (my favorite)!!!
For those of you in our travel therapy jobs you can always google 4th of July events in your area or visit the chamber of commerce's website to see what type of events are in your area or within driving distance. I hope that you all have a great weekend and return to your rehab jobs rejuvenated on Monday!
For those of you in our travel therapy jobs you can always google 4th of July events in your area or visit the chamber of commerce's website to see what type of events are in your area or within driving distance. I hope that you all have a great weekend and return to your rehab jobs rejuvenated on Monday!
Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 by
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In honor of RJ, our new Account Manager being from South Dakota...per the Occupational Therapy Board's website here is how you can become licensed to work.
1. Complete form and file at Board office, including supervision contract.
2. Submit fee of $50.
3. Submit Verification of Employment form.
4. Submit Verification of Licensure form.
5. Submit Verification of Graduation from Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. (complete online & print for mailing)
6. Verification of Certification must be received directly from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT form).
7. Verify all licenses currently or previously held.
8. Submit a letter from your program director stating that you have successfully completed two months supervised fieldwork experience.
State Website: http://doh.sd.gov/boards/medicine/
Application: http://doh.sd.gov/boards/medicine/Forms/otapp.pdf
Give us a call. Ask for RJ, I'm sure he will be able to tell you all kinds of fun things to do there!
Give us a call. Ask for RJ, I'm sure he will be able to tell you all kinds of fun things to do there!
Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 by
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South Carolina is a quick and easy licensure state for COTAs. If you are a new grad looking to start your Occupational Therapy career, start it with MDI Medical in a travel therapy jobs in South Carolina.
Average processing takes about 3 business days once everything has been received. (Total process should take about 3-4 weeks- but can be quicker then that).
Average processing takes about 3 business days once everything has been received. (Total process should take about 3-4 weeks- but can be quicker then that).
For SC you must submit:
1) Original application will all sections completed by applicant.
2) Check or money order, payable to SCBOT, for the non-refundable fee as follows. COTA Application/License fee: $115.00
3) Copy of legal document, if applicable, indicating change of name (marriage license, divorce decree, etc.). Does not have to be certified.
4) Jurisprudence Exam: Test of the applicant’s knowledge of the SC Occupational Therapy Practice Act and Regulations. Failure to score 100% on exam may result in delay of permanent license.
5) Verification of License, Form T-10: All current permanent state licenses must be verified directly to the Board from those states. Form F-10 may be duplicated. Copies of licenses are not acceptable.
6) NBCOT verification of current certification status sent directly to the Board from NBCOT (copy is not acceptable). Request must be made by applicant to the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
http://www.nbcot.org/verification-orderform.htm
7) Verification of Occupational Therapy Employment, Form C-40: Must be completed by current, or immediate past employer, and sent directly to the Board from the employer. Not to be completed by new, pending employer.
A link to the website is: http://www.llr.state.sc.us/POL/OccupationalTherapy/index.asp?file=pub.htm
MDI Medical offers lots of great incentives for new grads to travel...student loan reimbursement anyone?
Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 by
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We always have lots travel therapy jobs in metro areas such as Baltimore, MD. To be licensed as a Physical Therapist in Maryland you must submit the following to the board:
Notarized application (include copy of PT current license)
Notarized application (include copy of PT current license)
- $150 check or money order
- Transcripts sent directly to MD
- National board score transferred to MD (must include copy of request & copy of receipt with you MD app)
- Passing score on JP exam
***Licensure takes 3-5 business days once EVERYTHING has been received.
You will be granted a temp license once MD receives everything but her national board score.
Here is a link of the requirements and also to the application: http://dhmh.state.md.us/bphte/requirements/licensure_requirements.htm
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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So anyone who keeps track of the MDI Medical blogs is probably scratching - or shaking- their heads right now. How (and probably also WHY?) are there so many blog posts for June (or more accurately for June 30th)?
Well, I'm not gonna lie...we had a little contest going. Whoever could post the most blogs (with material pertaining to our travel therapy jobs) for June would win. I think Luke and I are still fighting for the bragging rights (yep, its 11:40pm on June 30th...if I can just get one more blog out I might beat Luke!)
This definitely started as a fun game, turned into a challenge, but has hopefully helped those of you in your Physical and Occupational Therapy as well as Speech Language Pathology careers. We court then capture the best rehab therapists...and then challenge ourselves (in the same way we did this challenge) to find the best travel therapy jobs to meet your needs!
I hope that you found all our blogs entertaining or helpful in some way. I promise we'll maintain the momentum (probably not 20 in one day but atleast a few a week). Please keep reading and give any of us a call or post a comment if you have any questions or would like more information on anything you see on our site.
I look forward to working with you in your travel therapy jobs soon!
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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I figured that I have blogged about travel therapy jobs in Arizona enough that I should let you know about licensure there too! It is not the easiest state. Following are the requirements for Occupational Therapy licensure:
The paperwork that you must submit is:
-Application
-Fee
-NBCOT Verification- sent directly to AZ
-2 Professional recommendation forms with original signatures
-Completed fingerprint card (takes about 6-8 weeks to process)
The tricky part of the process is that the board has to meet to review all applicants. They usually meet on the 2nd Friday of the month (all documents must be received one week prior to the meeting).
The tricky part of the process is that the board has to meet to review all applicants. They usually meet on the 2nd Friday of the month (all documents must be received one week prior to the meeting).
The link to the AZ website is: http://www.occupationaltherapyboard.az.gov/forms.html
I hope that you are able to secure your Arizona Occupational Therapy license soon. Dry heat is great!
I hope that you are able to secure your Arizona Occupational Therapy license soon. Dry heat is great!
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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Some of our travelers are starting their summer rehab jobs and are already looking forward to where they want to travel in the fall I have heard Virginia mentioned a few times (winery tours, leaves changing colors, sounds nice huh?!). so I looked into the process for one of our current Occupational Therapy professionals.
The VA process takes 6-8 weeks per the board. Once a file is complete, it is reviewed which takes 3-5 days. Once reviewed a license number is issued that day and an e-mail is sent out to applicant with license number so they can practice. License should be received in the mail with in 7-10 days.
The VA process takes 6-8 weeks per the board. Once a file is complete, it is reviewed which takes 3-5 days. Once reviewed a license number is issued that day and an e-mail is sent out to applicant with license number so they can practice. License should be received in the mail with in 7-10 days.
The forms that must be mailed in are:
-App and fee
-Certificate of education verification
-NBCOT score transfer report
Forms that can be faxed in are:
-Hospital Employment activity (basically 5 years of employment history verified)
-Jurisdiction clearance (all current and expired licenses)
Link to application: http://www.dhp.state.va.us/forms/medicine/OT/Instructions-application06-06.doc
Based on all the paperwork it seems like it should only take about four weeks to receive your Occupational Therapy license number.
Who knows...maybe I'll even come visit you there :)
Based on all the paperwork it seems like it should only take about four weeks to receive your Occupational Therapy license number.
Who knows...maybe I'll even come visit you there :)
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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Although you must have your Occupational Therapy license in hand to starting working in Texas it can be a quick process. The Texas Occupational Therapy board processes licenses everyday and it usually takes no more then 5-7 business days to grant licensure to applicants.
You must submit the following to the board:
You must submit the following to the board:
- Application ( you can fill this out online)
- Mail in fee and passport sized photo
- NBCOT scores sent directly to TX
- other state licenses sent directly to TX
- JP exam (online and open book!)
A link to the Texas webiste is:http://www.ecptote.state.tx.us/ot/application.html
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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Current Occupational Therapy jobs in Texas:
- Dallas, TX: OT needed for Inpatient Rehab setting in Dallas,TX!! Come join this dynamic therapy team at one of the nations most prestigious hospital systems!!
- Houston, TX: OT needed for Prestigious Hospital in Houston, TX for Inpatient Acute Care setting. This is an amazing opportunity to work with the best of the best!
- Houston, TX: Occupational Therapist needed for Outpatient Clinic in Waco,TX. Needed for 13 week coverage. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
Begin your travel Occupational Therapy careers today! Call us at MDI Medical 888-416-7949.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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Beware: licensure in California for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants can take A LONG TIME! The process and some helpful tips follow:
For your application to be considered complete you must submit:
- Application (with photo) along with fee and sealed transcripts, and resume (all of those should be mailed together)
- Verification current licenses (you are in luck! they will verify online if possible)
- Score transfer from NPTE
- California Law Examination
- Sex Offender Questionnaire
- Fingerprints
Processing of the fingerprints alone can take 6-8 weeks (unless you are in CA and able to utilize LiveScan...this is what I suggest!). If you can not use LiveScan there is the possibility that your fingerprints might get smudged when they are mailed in. The sooner you start the process the better :)
Under California law you can practice as a PTLA (PT License Applicant) for 90 days from the the day they receive you application, so you want your application to be the last form the Physical Therapy board receives. I would send in the application about 3 weeks prior to your start date, to maximize the amount of time you can work as a PTLA. This way you can even start work in CA, and then have LiveScan done there.
Link to CA website (with application and instructions): http://www.ptb.ca.gov/
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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Want to be in Cali for the summer?! We have A LOT of need for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants in California. A sampling of our current opening are:
- San Jose, CA: Physical Therapist needed for Acute/Nuero hospital setting in San Jose, CA. Experience preferred, but with the right motivation and knowledge, not necessary.
- Sacramento, CA: Physical Therapist needed for Inpatient Rehab setting 45 mins. North of Sacramento,CA. Contract to perm preferred.
- San Ramon, CA: PT needed for In/Outpatient setting. Must be willing to work most weekends. Great manager at this facility! P/OP setting
- Truckee, CA: PTA needed for 5 week assignment in California- near Lake Tahoe!
Call MDI Medical today about any of the above travel physical therapy jobs in California!
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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Since we have a need for a Physical Therapy Assistant in TN I figured I would let you know how to obtain licensure there.
To complete the licensure process for a PTA in TN you must submit the following to the board:
Notarized application, with photo & fee, transcripts directly to TN, one character reference mailed directly to TN (must be from licensed PT or PTA), verification of all current and past licenses sent directly to TN, FSBPT directly to TN, Mandatory Practitioner Profile, criminal background check.
You can access the TN Physical Therapy board at:
To complete the licensure process for a PTA in TN you must submit the following to the board:
Notarized application, with photo & fee, transcripts directly to TN, one character reference mailed directly to TN (must be from licensed PT or PTA), verification of all current and past licenses sent directly to TN, FSBPT directly to TN, Mandatory Practitioner Profile, criminal background check.
You can access the TN Physical Therapy board at:
Link to application: http://health.state.tn.us/Downloads/g5026303.pdf
Link to website: http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/PT/index.htm
Call us today and start your travel physical therapy jobs with MDI Medical!
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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If you are leaving this holiday weekend to travel out of town or to your new travel therapy jobs in a new city...be careful!
I am driving from Atlanta to Nashville for the weekend and I am sure there will be all kinds of speed traps while I am on the highway. I don't know about you- but getting a speeding ticket (or in an accident) doesn't put me in the right mindset for my vacation!
Be sure to stay with the flow of traffic and maintain the speed limit. Don't rubberneck- it is not polite driving and causes accidents!
If you are traveling to your rehab jobs be careful on your way there!
I am driving from Atlanta to Nashville for the weekend and I am sure there will be all kinds of speed traps while I am on the highway. I don't know about you- but getting a speeding ticket (or in an accident) doesn't put me in the right mindset for my vacation!
Be sure to stay with the flow of traffic and maintain the speed limit. Don't rubberneck- it is not polite driving and causes accidents!
If you are traveling to your rehab jobs be careful on your way there!
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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If you are looking for premium pay and you are an Physical Therapist Assistant we have a home health position for you in North East Tennessee.
Don't forget if you have another current license you can start your physical therapy careers prior to the board meeting and granting you a license.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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We here at MDI Medical would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Account Manager RJ! RJ will be staffing Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Speech Language Pathologists. RJ's territory is from Kentucky North and from the Dakotas East.
RJ loves to play hockey (I know- strange for Atlanta!). He is a native of North Dakota, and has been living in Atlanta since 2003. He once worked for a magazine and interviewed Donald Trump....be sure to ask about that experience!
If you are currently working with us at MDI Medical or thinking about travel therapy jobs, RJ will be working his territory hard to get you the rehab jobs you are looking for.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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***Important news bulletin: Washington state will require licensure for all Physical Therapy Assistants as of July 1st which is TOMORROW***
For all of you physical therapy assistants currently working in Washington state: apply for your license today! All applications and fees ($100) must be post marked by July 1st - TOMORROW - in order to continue practicing in the state.
If you are already working in Washington or if you are thinking about travel physical therapy jobs in the state you can access the application at:
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/hps3/Physical_Therapy/forms.htm
Don't delay...mail your application in today! Call MDI Medical at 888-416-7949 to learn more about our travel physical therapy jobs in Washington.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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Are you currently living in the big city and think that it might be time for a slower pace? Well, MDI Medical has a current opening for an Occupational Therapist in a small village, yep a village. Come start your travel occupational therapy careers traveling with us and helping a village :)
If you are not already licensed to work occupational therapy jobs in Ohio don't fret. For licensure you must submit the following to the Ohio Occupational Therapy Board:
-Application
-Photo
-Fee
-Passing score on Ohio JP Exam (90% or higher)- this is something you download online so it seems like it should be open book
-Certification of Education Form or Transcripts (sent directly to OH)
-NBCOT score transfer
-License verification from all states licensed in
A link to the application is: http://www.otptat.ohio.gov/otforms/OT%20Application_Endorsement%20Packet.pdf
A link to their website is: http://www.otptat.ohio.gov/
I look forward to working with you in your Occupational Therapy careers!
I look forward to working with you in your Occupational Therapy careers!
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 by
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We also have a need for a Physical Therapy Assistant for a SNF. This is for a position in Monroe, MI which is just 40 miles from Detroit (maybe you will even see Eminem!). This PTA position will be split between two different facilities. This facility is only a few miles from Lake Erie (Lake Erie perch...yummy!)
A few facts about Monroe (from Wikipedia):
Model Christie Brinkley was born there!
The Port of Monroe is the only port on lake Erie
The city was names after President John Monroe
Call MDI Medical today to learn more about this and other travel physical therapy jobs!
A few facts about Monroe (from Wikipedia):
Model Christie Brinkley was born there!
The Port of Monroe is the only port on lake Erie
The city was names after President John Monroe
Call MDI Medical today to learn more about this and other travel physical therapy jobs!
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