Episode Summary
Travel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of different settings, including skilled nursing facilities and home health. She discusses the best and worst parts of working in travel therapy and how flexibility is essential. Throughout our discussion she sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that being a travel therapist provides, as well as her passion for helping to inspire others.
Show Notes
Travel therapy is a unique practice area that consists of traveling to different parts of the United States in order to provide therapy services to places in need. Usually, rotations last about 13 weeks and then the therapist moves on to another placement. Sometimes there can be a potential to sign on for additional time if the services continue to be needed. Emily Ann Becker, OTR/L, is a travel occupational therapist who is currently licensed in 6 states and works in a variety of different settings, including skilled nursing facilities and home health. She discusses the best and worst parts of working in travel therapy and how flexibility is essential. Throughout our discussion she sheds light on the complexities and opportunities that being a travel therapist provides, as well as her passion for helping to inspire others.
Emily and Sarah discuss:
- Being licensed in multiple states and the differences in state law.
- The trials and tribulations of being a travel OT
- The variety of settings that travel therapy provides
- The ability to specify the new jobs you are presented
- The best and worst parts of being a travel therapist
- How much the placement companies help you with your placements
- The personality that you need to be a travel therapist
- The importance of self-care
- Tips to becoming a travel OT
- Tax implications of travel OT placements
- Possibilities of international travel therapy
- Choosing one word as a focus for the year
Email: ebecker815@gmail.com
Instagram: @emilyann815
