There's certainly no shortage of options for the physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy traveler.  Hundreds of staffing firms are out there vying for your business and too often we see folks looking for PT jobs, OT jobs, or SLP jobs take an assignment that sounds great, but that ends up burning them in the end. 

If you're a travel or local contract rehab therapist, there are a few things you'll want to watch out for when choosing who to work with.

While the folks you speak with may sound great, there are always telltale signs that you may not have found the best company.  Avoid companies that are too small.  In most cases, very small staffing companies have limited allied health opportunities and even fewer resources.  Look for companies that employ housing and credentialing specialists.  You do NOT want your recruiter to do this.  You may also consider avoiding companies that generate most of their business from areas other than rehab therapy.  You might feel left out if 95 out of 100 workers they have on staff are nurses.  On the other hand, you don’t want to be treated like a number.

Above all, seek out honest, ethical companies that value you as a professional and that uphold contractual agreements.  Talking with other travelers can be a great way to avoid a bad choice.