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!

Winter time is the time of the year that most people get sick. The weather is usually cold or rainy and a great environment for bacteria and virus to grow and spread.  To all Cirrus Allied Staffing (did I mention we're changing our name?) travelers during the winter months:  you need to make sure you are taking the proper precautions that you can to help maintain good health for yourself and also for the patients that you see. Here are a few good tips that can help you do this. Make sure you are washing your hands often to get all the unwanted bacteria off, cover your mouth when sneezing, and keep covered up in the cold winter temperatures.

Cirrus Allied Staffing travelers we want you to stay healthy during the holiday season and upcoming winter months, and its up to you to make this happen. Use your head when you are thinking about things you are doing that could cause you to get sick. The winter cold does not cause sickness; you can only become sick after being exposed to someone who is contagious. Be safe and make wise decisions do not go outside with a wet head, or go walk your dog in the cold without a jacket. Staying well is mostly common sense you just need to remember to do these things. Happy Holidays!!

Jenna Williams
Administrative Assistant

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

I don't know about you Allied Health Career Travelers out there, but during the Holidays, when its cold outside, I love a cup of eggnog.  It is pretty simple to pour a few quarts of eggnog and a bottle of rum into a punch bowl, but if you take the time to make eggnog from scratch and you will be amazed how great real eggnog can be. I call this concoction my Holiday Rumderful Eggnog. Here's how you make it:

Beat the yolks of 12 jumbo eggs in a large mixing bowl.  While mixing, gradually add one pound of granulated sugar.  Fold in a PT, OT or SLP...of course I'm kidding, I'm just checking to see if you're paying attention. Stir in one quart of whole milk. Now, the best part, stir in one Liter of Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum. Pour all of this into a large punch bowl and chill for 3-4 hours.  Oh, and put the punch in the refrigerator too. 

When you are ready to serve, fold in one quart of heavy cream that has been lightly whipped.  Garnish the eggnog with freshly ground nutmeg.  Now drink and enjoy!

To All of MDI Medical's PT, OT SLP COTA and PTA Travelers out there, enjoy the Holidays!  But enjoy them responsibly.  Don't drink and drive.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

And a side note:  MDI Medical is changing its name to Cirrus Allied Staffing...look for it in 2009.

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

SLP   Lake Zurich, IL
SLP   Kingsford, MI
SLP   Bidwell, OH
SLP   Pottsville, PA
SLP   Chambersburg, PA
SLP   Mt. Pleasant, TX
SLP   Gig Harbor, WA
SLP   Beckley, WV
SLP   Barlett, IL
SLP   Marion, OH


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

Call MDI Medical at 866-518-1750 about these and other Speech Language Pathology Assignments today!

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"