We have PTA jobs in great locations. Please check out our website for additional PTA positions, here are some locations that are available now:

PTA   Cantonsville, MD
PTA   Pine Bluff, AR
PTA   Naples, FL
PTA   Savannah, GA
PTA   Mcalester, OK
PTA   Dallas, TX
PTA   Richardson, TX
PTA   Hignham, MA
PTA   Broken Bow, NE
PTA   Orangeburg, SC


These are just a few of our 2,000+ open travel jobs.

Call MDI Medical at 866-518-1750 about these and other Physical Therapy Assistant Contracts today!

We have PT jobs in great locations. Please check out our website for additional PT positions, here are some locations that are available now:

PT   Pine Bluff, AR
PT   Savannah, GA
PT   Moline, IL
PT   Lawton, OK
PT   Devon, PA
PT   Balch Springs, TX
PT   Oak Lawn, IL
PT   Uvalde, TX
PT   Gig Harbor, WA
PT   Tacoma, WA


These are just a few of our 2,000+ open travel jobs.

Call MDI Medical at 866-518-1750 about these and other Physical Therapist Jobs today!

If you didn't get time off from your Physical Therapy Jobs, Occupational Therapy Jobs and Speech Therapy Jobs to find all of the holiday deals...don't panic!I Today while I was browsing the internet, I found out that some of the best sales will begin on December 26, the day after Christmas and right through the New Year!  Here are just some of the sales going on...

Macy's- will offer clearance prices on all fall items..discounts will reach 75% off!

Home Depot- will be offering several promotional rebates, including $300 off two or more select GE appliances and up to 30% off select Dirt Devil products!

Wal-Mart- will offer up to 80% off certain jewelry, appliances and toys!

Target- will offer 50% off certain toys and designer clothing!

So, if you have some time off of your Rehabilitation Jobs, hit the malls and find these great deals!

Happy Holidays!

Brittany Walden
Receptionist
MDI Medical
**look for our name change coming soon ~ Cirrus Allied Staffing

Although the medical field has always been a "safe" industry to work in, healthcare companies are finally hitting the tipping point. With a suffering economy and high unemployment rate, it's difficult for most employees to be picky right now. This wasn't the case for physical, occupational, and speech therapists 2 or 3 months ago, but is becoming more frequent now for traveling therapists. It used to be that a licensed therapist could find almost exactly what they were looking for ie: location, setting, time frame, and hours; things are now getting a little more difficult with our struggling economy. Although the travel jobs are still out there, hospitals can't pay as much as they could in the past, some hospital systems are cutting their travel budget completely, and the economy is slowly starting to catch up to the healthcare industry. My advice to my traveling therapists out there reading this is to understand where our economy is right now, and understand that the "perfect position" has become much harder to find. Prioritize your needs whether it be location, money, setting, or hours. Understand that although this is the way it is right now, things will change! Be patient and maybe a little more flexible for this next assignment so that you continue to travel and gain that great experience for your next!

Ashley Iero
Account Manager
MDI Medical- Soon to be Cirrus Allied Staffing

With 2008 pretty much in our rear view mirror, its time for us to prepare for 2009 the same way we did for 2008…New Year’s Resolutions!  Every year we promise to either quit something or start something.  Are you currently at your Allied Health jobs wondering what your resolutions should be?  Here are the Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions.

1. Spend More Time with Family&Friends - Make plans to meet up with friends or plan some activities with your friends.
2. Exercise - Studies show that it reduces the risk of some cancers, increases longevity, helps achieve and maintain weight loss, enhances mood, lowers blood pressure, and even improves arthritis. In short, exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better.
3. Lose the Weight - Take the time to adjust your diet and practice portion control.
4. Quit Smoking - If you have resolved to make this the year that you stamp out your smoking habit, over-the-counter availability of nicotine replacement therapy now provides easier access to proven quit-smoking aids.
5. Enjoy Life More - Given the hectic, stressful lifestyles of millions of Americans, it is no wonder that "enjoying life more" has become a popular resolution in recent years.
6. Quit Drinking - If you have decided that you want to stop drinking, there is a world of help and support available.
7. Get Out of Debt - Was money a big source of stress in your life last year? Join the millions of Americans who have resolved to spend this year getting a handle on their finances. Also, start paying off the Christmas debt immediately!
8. Learn Something New - Whether you take a course or read a book, you'll find education to be one of the easiest, most motivating New Year's resolutions to keep.
9. Help Others - Whether you choose to spend time helping out at your local library mentoring a child, or building a house, there are many nonprofit volunteer organizations that could really use your help.
10. Get Organized - On just about every New Year resolution top ten list, organization can be a very reasonable goal.

For more information on resolutions or Allied Health Jobs contact me, Juan Soto at MDI Medical, A Cirrus Allied Staffing LLC, at 678-993-2307.  Until then…Happy Holidays and Safe Travels!

Juan Soto
Recruiter

Attention all traveling physical therapist, occupational therapist, and speech language pathologist, here are some tips that will help Cirrus Allied Staffing find the right travel assignment for you.

 

One of the best ways that you can help CAS find the right travel assignment for you is to be flexible in the locations that you choose.  You want to give your recruiter several different locations to search, there fore your chances of finding an assignment will greatly increase.  You don’t want to limit yourself to one specific area, but you will limit your options.  As a traveler, you also want to be upfront and honest about the type of assignment that you are looking for. If you absolutely refuse to do a SNF, then let your recruiter know, so we can conduct a more specific search. Lastly, you need to know where your resume has been.  If you are working with more than one company, keep track of where each company has submitted your resume.  This also, will help CAS conduct a more focused organized job search.   

 

So if you need help finding the right travel assignment, contact me Quincey Adger at 866-518-1750x2309. 

 

Extra $$$ for the holidays???  Think Rehab Therapy Jobs!!!

I know everybody has the holidays in mind...but what about after the holidays???  Dinner, lights, caroling..."Oh what fun it is to ride," sorry, I got a little carried away there.  Unfortunately, with the arrival of the New Year will come the arrival of new bills!  Don't panic, I've got the solution to make opening up your credit card statements a little less painful.  

The medical field is booming, and Rehabilitation Therapy is leading the pack!  There is a huge demand for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists!  I have job opportunities all over the country in every state.  If you are interested, or know someone who is, then you can contact me at 1-866-518-1750 x 2311. 

FYI, MDI MEDICAL offers a $500 referral bonus for anyone who gives us the contact information for therapists who then signs on with us for a travel contract!

I hope everyone has a safe, and happy holiday! :)

Allison Asher
Recruiting Specialist, MDI Medical
1-866-518-1750 x 2311

Sending out warm greetings to all of our employees in Travel Therapy Jobs this holiday. We appreciate all of our Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist. And want to send a special Thanks to those who might be spending the holiday away from family.

Season Greetings and a Happy New Year!

Natalie
Housing Coordinator
MDI Medical

Look for our name change! Cirrus Allied Staffing

Are you a PT OT SLP that is ready for a change?  We are.  MDI MEDICAL is excited for the New Year.  Look for our new company name, Cirrus Allied Staffing.  Christmas is here  and most Therapists will be off for 2 days.  Don’t let the Holidays stress you out - make sure you relax while you have the time to.  MDI Medical knows as Rehab therapists you are committed to patient care, and it can be stressful for a therapist to take time off from work.  Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists can benefit from the luxury of contract work.  As a traveler you have the opportunity to design your own schedule.  Time off in-between assignments will give you the chance to recharge in this fast paced environment.  MDI Medical has professional recruiters that will help design the ideal schedule for you.  Have a great Holiday! We are looking forward to hearing from you in the New Year.

Joseph Carlino
Senior Account Manager
MDI MEDICAL, a Cirrus Company
678 - 518 - 1750

Sometimes life takes us through unexpected twists and turns. Because of this, you may find yourself in a situation that takes you to another city or state...making situations like these an ideal opportunity to get started in the traveling therapy business!

If you are looking to move and start a new position in a hurry, here are some tips to get things moving quickly:

• Make sure we have an up to date resume&skills checklist
• Complete your Pre-app as soon as possible
• Let us assist you in your licensing process! Never hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns along the way!
• Make sure you have definite dates that you need off during the length of your assignment before you interview. This allows us to negotiate this time off up front, which is a big time saver for the client and the therapist.

For an up to date list of current openings, give me a call at 866-600-4001 extension 2319. Remember that we do contract and contract to perm staffing for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapist, and Speech.

Thanks!
Melissa

In this post, I will post another portion of the How to Get Recruiters to Work Hard for You article.  This post will discuss how to build a trusting and personal relationship with your recruiter.

From Recruiter to Personal Career Agent
The very best travel and local contract rehab therapy careers are built based on an open and honest relationship with a hardworking recruiter that is willing to invest the time to find what’s best for you. In fact, the very best recruiters become much more than your recruiter – they’re your career agent, your coach, sometimes your counselor, and they almost always become a very close friend. Building this trust takes time, but there are several things a traveler can do to work toward such a relationship.

1. Be honest about what’s most important: It’s important for your recruiter to know how you prioritize pay, location, and setting. If money is most important, we’ll share jobs with you that are not in the location or setting you want, if that’s where the best money is. If location is number one on your list, you’ll see jobs of various pay rates in order to get you to the spot you’re seeking.
2. Share a Little, Get a Lot: The best recruiters want to know a lot about you. They know the names of your spouse or significant other, your children and even your pets. They remember your favorites and surprise you with ‘a little something’ from time to time. Send a photo – it sets you apart from other travelers and reminds us who we’re working for.
3. Full Disclosure: If your recruiter submits you to a client and you’re already interviewing there with another travel company, it doesn’t help anyone. We want to know where to spend our time. That’s the only reason we ask. We’re not trying to steal your job or keep you from talking with other recruiters. The more forthcoming you are about your search, the better we can help you.

This article will be continued in my next blog post or to read the full article now, click here.

I wanted to share some feedback I received this a.m. from one of our Physical Therapy travelers, Cynthia H. and share the recognition Monica deserves with everyone:

Candace,

I want to let you know that I am very impressed with your employee, Monica Schnitzer.  She is always there to answer my questions in a timely and professional manner. She has excellent people skills and patience with crazy therapist like myself.  She never loses her temper, or if she does, she doesn't express it to staff/clients or therapists.  There have been times when I've been in an insecure situation during my traveling experience and she helps ease my worries.
Three cheers for Monica.


Sincerely,
Cynthia H, P.T.

We have OT jobs in great locations. Please check out our website for additional OT positions, here are some locations that are available now:

OT   Voorhees, NJ
OT   Milford, DE
OT   Angleton, TX
OT   Cedar Falls, IA
OT   Rockville, MD
OT   Clarksville, IN
OT   Branson, MO
OT   Munising, MI
OT   Muscoda, WI
OT   Berlin, NH


These are just a few of our 2,000+ open travel jobs.

Call MDI Medical at 866-518-1750 about these and other Occupational Therapy Assignments today!

A Physical Therapist emailed me this morning about payroll. This therapist has worked with MDI Medical for a while, usually taking physical therapy jobs in the southwest. Unfortunately, we made a mistake on her payroll a few weeks ago.

My advice: every time you start a new assignment, compare your first paystub against your confirmation. If you notice a discrepancy, call us immediately so we can correct the problem before it becomes inflated.

  

Most travelers' paychecks have several line items. Depending on the situation (and tax rules), they can include hourly rate, overtime rate, travel pay to the assignment, per diem for meals, housing stipend, insurance deductions, taxes, 401k, etc. Assuming an average of 8 line items per paycheck, our payroll department processes more than 125,000 payroll items on an annual basis. While we strive for perfection, it's difficult to process so many variables with zero errors. Even a 99.5% accuracy rate will still yield a few mistakes.
 
So be kind to our payroll staff. We hate mistakes just as much as you do. And we're trying our best to fulfill even the highest expectations.

 Good news to all of our traveling therapists  who are looking for long term contracts in government facilities. MDI Medical (soon to be Cirrus Allied Staffing) will now be offering assignments at government facilities across the country. This is very exciting as most of these contracts are longer term and the demand for traveling PTs, OTs and SLPs is on the rise.

  Happy travels.

Candace

We have PTA jobs in great locations. Please check out our website for additional PTA positions, here are some locations that are available now:


PTA   Naples, FL
PTA   Alpena, MI
PTA   Orangeburg, SC
PTA   Broken Bow, NE
PTA   Kenansville, NC
PTA   Eden, NC
PTA   Oxford, PA
PTA   Hannibal, MO
PTA   Braintree, MA
PTA   Colville, WA


These are just a few of our 2,000+ open travel jobs.

Call MDI Medical at 866-518-1750 about these and other Physical Therapy Assistant Jobs today! 

Whether you provide physical, occupational or speech therapy or provide therapists to clients, I am grateful to be in the rehab travel therapy market.

While this recession has wrecked havoc on many industries, the therapy market remains strong. The jobs are plentiful across the country unless of course, you are trying to get to San Diego California or Florida right now.  We're still seeing a lot of demand in therapy positions, including home health and schools. Ask an MDI recruiter about these settings if you are interested.

With that said, keep in mind every company, including MDI isn't posting every position.  So if you are looking still this season, shoot us an email or apply on our website. We'll follow up with you promptly. We'll also give you the candid picture on what's going on in the therapy market in the area you are looking.

-- Candace Berk
Watch for our new name coming soon: Cirrus Allied Staffing, LLC.

As a traveler in the allied health industry, you might think that submitting yourself to many different agencies is a good thing.  You know, the more your name is out there the better, right?  Wrong.  While it is great to have a couple of companies marketing you, it may be worse for you to “flood” the market.  As a traveling physical, occupational, or speech language therapist the best thing you can do for yourself is to be honest with those companies marketing you.  As I have experienced this week, our hospital clients get aggravated when they see a name that has already interviewed as a “new” candidate.  Our most successful travelers are very open and honest and flexible with their work.  I hope this sets the record straight, as the only thing I am trying to do is get the word out!

Ashley Iero
Account Manager
MDI Medical- Soon to be "Cirrus Allied Staffing"

Each month we send out a newsletter that incorporates an article for MDI's job seekers.  These articles discuss many different aspects of our traveling therapists' lives.  Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing excerpts from our articles.  I will begin with an article titled "How to Get Recruiters to Work Hard for You." To read the full article click here, or simply enjoy the following blog posts.


As every seasoned physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology traveler knows, having a great recruiter can make all the difference in the world when it comes to advancing your career. A great recruiter knows the business like the back of their hand, has a keen sense of where the best opportunities lie, and combines that with a deep understanding of what’s important to you to build a new assignment that is even better than the last.

But there’s more to a great recruiter. Once you’ve worked with a few, the differences between good and great become much clearer. The best recruiters love what they do. They have great people skills. They’re patient, yet they know when to apply pressure to help get what you want. They also know when a little finesse is better than making hard demands. More importantly, the best recruiters in the business do something that few others are truly willing to do – they work their tails off for their travelers.

Finding the Best of the Best
For most rehab travelers, finding the recruiter that works best for you is going to take some trial and error, but it doesn’t have to be painful. Rehab therapy is a relatively small world, and word – good and bad – gets around fast. Talk with your fellow travelers and staff therapists as well. Odds are that some of them have had great experiences working with recruiters, and they can help you avoid taking an assignment that sounds too good to be true.

The staffing business is all about relationships, and your recruiter should work to build a strong bond with you from the start. You can learn a lot by listening to the questions that recruiters ask you. Are they interested in what’s important to you or are they hurrying through the call to try to get to whether or not you’d take an assignment? Are they looking beyond your resume to uncover your goals and dreams? Every recruiter wants to place you on an assignment, but the best recruiters know that a strong relationship is the foundation for a long term relationship with a hardworking recruiter that is willing to invest the time to find what’s best for you. In fact, the very best recruiters become much more than your recruiter – they’re your career agent, your coach, sometimes your counselor, and they almost always become a very close friend. Building this trust takes time, but there are several things a traveler can do to work toward such a relationship.

This article will be continued in my next blog post or to read the full article now, click here.