I wanted to let everyone know that I currently have several Physical Therapy openings in and around the Seattle area. I have needs in both hospitals and within outpatient clinics. All of these opportunities are for 13 week contracts, with the possibility of extensions.

If you have never been to Seattle, I recommend checking it out for your next assignment. This is one of my favorite cities...it is filled with amazing restaurants, a great night life, and best of all- lots of coffee!! To be submitted to these positions call me today!


Thank You & have a wonderful weekend!
Melissa Gabriel
866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

 

I currently have several travel openings in Dallas, TX! Dallas is the 9th largest city in the U.S. which makes it an ideal location for those of you looking for new and exciting things to do. Spring is an especially beautiful time of year here, with it's warm temperatures, blooming trees, and many parks. Below you will find a list of some of the Dallas areas hottest attractions.....

Museum of Art
Dallas Opera
The Aquarium
The Arboretum
Dallas Cowboys, Mavericks, and Stars
Tons of shopping, dining, and much more!!

So if this sounds like the perfect place for your next physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech assignment.....call me today!


Happy Travels!
 

Melissa Gabriel

866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

  

 

 

Dallas, TX and it's surrounding suburbs are a wonderful place to be during the spring months. The weather is gorgeous, the trees are blooming, and everyone is out and about enjoying all that this great city has to offer. This city is the home of numerous restaurants, shopping centers, museums, sporting arenas...and the list goes on and on. What I'm trying to say is- there is something for everyone here!

I currently have opportunities all over the city and surrounding areas for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists. I would love for you to give myself, or one of our recruiters a call to get more information on these openings. These jobs will close quickly, so don't delay.

For more information on the city of Dallas, check out their official website today: http://www.dallascityhall.com/index.html


Thank You!

Melissa Gabriel
866-518-1750 Ext. 2319
 

With spring just around the corner, many of us have been planning for our next warm weather vacation! One of the many perks of being a traveling therapist includes the option of taking a little time off between assignments. Sometimes this is to accommodate for travel time, but typically, contract therapists take advantage of this for vacation time. This is due to the fact that most facilities who have decided to bring a traveler on board for only three months, cannot afford to let them take a week off in the middle of their assignment. There are exceptions to this rule, but more times than not, this is the case.

So when mapping out your contract plans for the rest of the year, don't forget to plan ahead for that much deserved vacation time as well!

For more information on the latest contract openings for physical, occupational, and speech therapists, give me a call today!

Melissa Gabriel
866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

We are currently seeking Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, and therapy assistants for Home Health positions across the U.S. Here are some of the benefits of a Home Health assignment with MDI Medical.....  Home Health jobs in the locations you want Guaranteed 40 hours & flexible schedules Day 1 benefits Paid orientation Reasonable case load with very little driving License assistance Home Health experience NOT necessary - give it a try! Refer someone today and we'll pay you $1,500 to you and $1,500 to the person you refer! Home Health is one of the fastest growing markets for therapy professionals.  Our therapists enjoy desirable locations, guaranteed hours, fantastic day 1 benefits, and so much more.  Home Health experience is not required.  Give it a try! Call me today for questions on specific locations and start dates! Melissa Gabriel 866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

I currently have a need for a Speech Language Pathologist in McAllen,TX in a skilled nursing facility. The need here is urgent, and offers an amazing compensation package, including a sign on bonus!!

McAllen is located in southern most part of Texas, and hosts a population of 130,831 people. The weather here is great- the average minimum temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average maximum of 90. The city is filled with parks and recreational activities, including bike and hiking trails. If you're a golf enthusiast, you can check out the Palm View Golf Course. It is open to the public, and is recognized as one of the premiere golf courses in the state of Texas.

The city of McAllen is located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, which is home to the World Birding Center. This is an amazing spot for bird watching...a place where you can observe birds found in no other region of the United States! Another plus side to being in this area is the short trip to South Padre Island, TX. It is only a 75 mile trip, which makes it an ideal weekend getaway!

If you would like more information on this wonderful city, please visit the city website at: http://www.mcallen.net/

If you are a Speech, Physical, or Occupational therapist and this sounds like the perfect location for your next assignment, call me today!

Have a great weekend!
Melissa Gabriel
866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

This year's APTA show in Vegas was amazing! Thousands of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists all showed up for the big event. Hopefully everyone who attended got the opportunity to visit most of the booths. I was there representing Cirrus Allied Staffing/MDI Medical, at the Allied Travel Careers booth. We handed out bottled water and chapstick to all who stopped by to discuss their current or future allied travel careers.

Of course, there were lots of highly motivated new grads at the show. It was great to talk to them about the industry and their plans after graduation. There is clearly a high level of talent out there getting ready to enter the allied work force- this is great news for facilities and clinics across the U.S.!

I hope everyone had a safe trip home, and please, lets keep in touch! It was a pleasure meeting all of you and I hope that I will have the opportunity to work with you throughout your allied travel career!

Take Care & Happy Friday!
Melissa Gabriel
866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

I wanted to remind everyone that I will be attending the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) conference in Las Vegas, NV Feb. 10-11th. I will be representing MDI Medical in booth number 1012A in the career center.

Please stop by and say hello! I would love the opportunity to speak to you about our company and all that we have to offer you as a traveler. I can answer your questions about benefits, current job openings, and anything else that you may be curious about.

I look forward to seeing you in Vegas!!

For the latest physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy openings, please contact me at 866-518-1750 Extension 2319.

Thank You!!
Melissa

Come to Seguin, TX for your next contract assignment! Often times people look for contract work in San Antonio or Austin and forget about the surrounding areas. Seguin is only 40 minutes from San Antonio and a little over an hour from Austin. Here you are centrally located between the two which makes it convenient for weekend getaways!

I currently have 2 opportunities in Seguin. I need an Occupational Therapist for a hospital based home health position, and a Physical Therapist for an outpatient hospital setting. Both openings are for a February start date- and are sure to close quickly.

Want more information on Seguin before making a decision? Check out the city of Seguin website by clicking on this link:
http://www.ci.seguin.tx.us/

Don't forget, our name will be changing soon to Cirrus Allied Staffing!!

Thanks!
Melissa Gabriel
866.518.1750 Ext. 2319

Happy Friday!

I wanted to let everyone know that I will be attending the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) conference in Las Vegas, NV Feb. 10-11th. I will be representing MDI Medical in booth number 1012A in the career center.

If you're going to be there, please stop by and say hello! I would love the opportunity to speak to you about our company and all that we have to offer you as a traveler. I will be happy to discuss current job opportunities, benefit information, and anything else that you may be curious about. 

If you have a specific time that you would like to meet with me while I'm there, let me know as soon as possible so I can coordinate my schedule around this. I look forward to seeing you while I'm there!

For the latest physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy openings, please contact me at 866-518-1750 Extension 2319.

Thank You!!
Melissa

If you absolutely love the facility you are currently working at- extending for an additional length of time is usually an option. I currently have several travelers that have completed their initial 13 week assignments in their ideal location, and are now working on their second or third extension. If you're new to the world of travel, you should know that this is an option.

We work really hard to find the perfect assignment for all of our travelers. In fact, sometimes it is such a good fit, they don't want to leave! So if you're not ready to commit to a permanent position, long term contracts and/or extensions are often a great alternative.  Let us help you find a position in the city of your choice...and don't feel like your stay there has to be limited to 13 weeks!

For a list of facilities that are currently looking for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, or Speech Language Pathologists, please call me today!

Melissa Gabriel

866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

Maybe you already have home health experience...or maybe you're just looking for a change...either way, it's time to consider Home Health for your next contract therapy assignment!

We currently have Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, and Occupational Therapists working in Home Health across the nation. Some of the benefits of Home Health include great pay, mileage reimbursement, and drive time included in your day.

I am currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to start immediately in San Antonio, TX! If you are interested in this, or other opportunities, call me today!

 

Melissa Gabriel

866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

 

 

I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday season- it's hard to believe that 2008 is already over! Yesterday was the beginning of a brand new year, which has had most of us thinking about our goals and plans for 2009. Maybe you have friends or family in a particular city you'd like to visit, or perhaps you're thinking of a beautiful coastal location that you would like to explore. Whatever your reason for wanting to take your therapy skills on the road this year, we are the company to help you through it!

January is an ideal time to book your late winter/early spring travel assignments. This is because most hospitals and skilled nursing facilities have brand new budgets to bring on the extra help. This is also the time of year they are planning ahead for upcoming maternity leaves and vacations. Even during these rough economic times, your skills and expertise is needed throughout the country.

MDI Medical, soon to be called Cirrus Allied Staffing, offers excellent compensation&benefit packages for all of our employees. We offer high paying contract assignments within the nation's most prestigious hospital systems. We currently have positions available for the following modalities:

• Physical Therapists&Assistants
• Occupational Therapists & Assistants
• Speech Language Pathologists

Call me today for a list of current openings! 

Melissa Gabriel
866-518-1750 Extension 2319

 

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

Happy Friday everyone!

I currently have a Speech Language Pathology opening for a school district in Houston, TX. The right candidate will have at least some PEDS experience, and a strong desire to work with school age children. Interviews for this position will take place early next week and after Christmas. The start date will be mid February.

If you're wondering what's happening in Houston during late winter and early spring, check out the following list of events I have taken from www.visithoustontexas.com. For even more information- check out their website and click on the visitors link.


Developing Houston: Photographic Treasures from the Cecil Thomson Collection
San Jacinto Monument and Museum of History May 24, 2008 to May 24, 2009 The exhibit, with photographs and artifacts from 1885 to 1945, captures the neighborhoods, businesses, notables, architectural gems and events that define Houston’s unique character during a period of change and growth.

Sharks In Depth Exhibit
Moody Gardens May 24, 2008 to May 24, 2009 Located in the Aquarium Pyramid, this new exhibit will tell you everything you wanted to know about sharks. Shark history, myths and legends are explored with a series of hands-on activities and several live species.

Always...Patsy Cline
Stages Repertory Theatre July 9, 2008 to January 11, 2009 Always...Patsy Cline, one of the most often-performed stage productions in the U.S., makes a triumphant return to Stages Repertory Theatre-where it had its world premiere-to kick off the theatre's 30th season. The single most requested play in Stages' history, this re-imagined version is directed by Stages' Producing Artistic Director Kenn McLaughlin.

Imaginary Spaces
Menil Collection, The August 15, 2008 to March 1, 2009 Imaginary Spaces: Selections from The Menil Collection; this exhibition will present a selection of Giovanni Piranesi’s 19th-century etching series, Carceri d'Invenzione (Imaginary Prisons), Giorgio De Chirico’s paintings of alienating cityscapes, and Michael Heizer’s drawings for sculptural space in the desert from 1969, among other examples.

The Quest for High Bear: A Boy’s Odyssey Through Indian Country 1925-1939
Houston Museum of Natural Science August 15, 2008 to August 15, 2009 Join "The Quest for High Bear" and discover beautiful American Indian artifacts from the collection of Gordon W. Smith.

Fly Me To The Moon
Houston Museum of Natural Science August 22, 2008 to December 31, 2008 New animated IMAX tells the vivid tale of stowaway flies on the Apollo 11 spaceflight.


BODY WORLDS 2&The BRAIN
Houston Museum of Natural Science September 12, 2008 to February 22, 2009 In 2006, more than half a million people visited the Houston Museum of Natural Science to see Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 3. Following this extraordinary success, Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 2&The BRAIN – Our Three Pound Gem: The Original Exhibition of Real Human Bodies debuts in Houston Sept. 12, 2008 through Feb. 22, 2009. Exhibition tickets are available beginning Friday, July 30.

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 fro Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapist, and Speech.

Thanks!
Melissa

Looking for your next travel assignment in sunny Northern California? Look no further! I currently have Speech Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy jobs in beautiful Salinas, California.

My SLP need is for an Acute Rehab Setting.This is a neuro setting involving mainly cognition&swallow. My OT opening is in an Acute Care setting as well, and you must have Acute experience to be considered for this position. 

If your asking yourself what Salinas has to offer you, check out this excerpt from the City of Salinas website..... 

"California International Airshow, and the world famous Steinbeck Festival are major attractions of our colorful and diverse city. Visitors can also explore the nearby Monterey Peninsula, the historic missions of San Juan Bautista, Soledad, Carmel and San Antonio de Padus, the world-class wineries of South Monterey County, the beauty of nearby beaches, and Pinnacles National Monument."

You can find more information by visiting the City of Salinas website at: http://www.ci.salinas.ca.us/visitors/visitors.cfm

Please contact me immediately if you would like to be considered for either of these positions. 866-518-1750 Extension 2388

Thanks!
Melissa

If you have had the opportunity to interview for a position that you like in a large metro area, and an offer has been made, you probably don't have a lot of time to sit on this. Jobs in hot metro areas go quickly, and most facilities receive multiple resumes for the same opening. If a need is urgent, most Directors will go with the most qualified candidate who is willing to sign the contract first. This isn't to say that you should not take the time to do your research and make an informed decision. It just means that hot jobs close fast- they are hot because everybody wants them!

We all know how competitive the travel market is right now, even jobs in small rural areas seem to close quickly these days. If you're not familiar with the city where your dream job sits, make sure you research it before the interview. You can often find helpful information on a city's chamber of commerce website if you don't know where to start...and don't forget that we are always here to help you as well! We have had travelers in contract assignments all over the United States, and can provide you with helpful tips and advice while you look for your next city of choice!

MDI Medical, A Cirrus Allied Staffing Company, does contract and contract to perm placement for the following modalities:

Physical Therapists&Physical Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapists&Occupational Therapy Assistants
Speech Language Pathologists

Call me today if you would like to hear about our current hot jobs!

Thank You,
Melissa Gabriel
866-518-1750 Extension 2319

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I thought today would be the perfect time to discuss the convenience of being on a travel assignment during the holidays. If your permanent residence is in a different city or state from your family, consider taking a travel assignment as an opportunity to spend more time with them!

Often times hospitals will begin staffing for their holiday needs in August or September. So it is important to let us know what your winter travel plans will be as far in advance as possible.

Remember that MDI Medical, A Cirrus Allied Staffing Company, does contract and contract to perm placement for the following modalities:

Physical Therapists&Assistants
Occupational Therapists&Assistants
Speech Language Pathologists

If you have any questions about our current needs, please don't hesitate to give me a call at: 866-518-1750 Ext. 2319

I recently went on a road trip throughout the Southwestern part of the United States, and was amazed by all of the gorgeous scenery that I saw. As much as I love being in the mountains, and surrounded by nature, I really am a city girl at heart. One city in particular that offers the best of both worlds is Albuquerque, NM. Here you have the luxury of great restaurants and lots of shopping, with all of natures amenities at your door step. It is sunny here 310 days per year, which makes this location ideal for someone who enjoys outdoor activities.

If your are debating a trip to the Southwest for your next physical or occupational therapy assignment- DO IT!! If you have never been to this part of the country it's something that you have to experience. Another great thing about being in Albuquerque is that you are close to many other hot destinations as well. Which means you could easily do a weekend trip to Santa Fe, or Southern,CO.

I currently have the following needs open in Albuquerque:

Physical Therapist Outpatient Setting January Start
Occupational Therapist   Inpatient Setting   January Start   

For more information on the opportunities, call me today @ 866-518-1750 Ext 2319.

Here is a list of my current TX needs, if you see something that interests you, give me a call!  866-600-4001

Occupational Therapist Dallas, TX   SNF

Physical Therapist  Fort Worth, TX Inpatient Acute Care Setting   

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant SNF Houston, TX

Physical Therapy Assistant    Dallas, TX Long Term Acute Care

Physical Therapist Northeastern, TX Inpatient Rehab Setting