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We DiscussAn introduction to Joseph and his career background (00:53);Classifying a “Tax Traveler” (06:12);Stipends and Reimbursements (08:39);Tax Home vs. Permanent Home (12:49);Multi-State Taxes (30:54);Reporting Stipends and Reimbursements (35:20);Tax deductions for travel therapists to be aware of (37:26);Filing Jointly vs. Separately with a spouse (41:40);COVID-19 impact on taxes (44:19);Joseph’s company, Travel Tax (48:27); About Joseph Smith EA, MSTax, RRTJoseph grew up in Greenville, SC, but after graduating from college and marrying his wife, Daina, he hit the road as a traveling respiratory therapist. Those years were fun, with assignments in MN, OH, LA, CT, PA, and MD, but during that time, he began to gather tax clients, eventually using his accounting degree more than his respiratory therapy degree. It was then that Daina made him hang up the stethoscope because she could see what was coming next.Joe is driven; his Myers-Briggs personality profile is INTJ, aka “the mastermind,” and it fits him. K

We DiscussAn introduction to Jillian and her career journey (00:53);What initially drew Jillian to Montana as a travel destination (06:10);What the culture and vibe are like in Montana (08:43);Surprising aspects of Montana (12:00); Traveling with a companion (17:14);Looking for housing in Montana (20:14);Transportation in rural areas (26:54);Packing essentials when moving to Montana (29:57); Tips for meeting people in Montana (32:12);Montana’s must-see places (35:01);Local Montana cuisine (37:57);Parting advice for interested travelers (41:08) About Jillian Griffith M.Ed., CCC-SLPJillian has always had a passion for speech therapy, aspiring to become an SLP since her high school days. She discovered her love for travel therapy during her Clinical Fellowship and has spent the last three years moving about the country as a school-based SLP—making stops in San Luis Obispo and San Diego, California and Anchorage, Alaska before reaching her current assignment in Montana. To follow Jillian’s adventures Zach and Lad

We DiscussAn introduction to Tim and his career journey (00:55);Where to start when organizing your finances (06:10);Addressing Emergency Funds (20:46);Dealing with student loans as a traveler (29:15);Strategies for starting the new year off on the right foot (38:46); About Tim Fraticelli DPT, MBATim Fraticelli DPT, MBA, CFP® is a Physical Therapist, Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of PTProgress.com, a career development website for therapists that focuses on finding success in and out of the clinic. You can learn more on his website, Instagram, and YouTube Channel!To access Tim’s Financial Therapy Worksheets: www.PTProgress.com/Financial-Worksheets About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussIntroductions to Chelsea and Elysia and their physical therapy backgrounds (00:55);Why Chelsea and Elysia decided to travel together (03:35);Traveling dynamic as a pair (07:18);Finding friends while traveling as a pair (10:50);Making travel arrangements as a pair (13:25);Budgeting as a traveling pair (17:50);Making decisions as a pair (20:11);Coordinating a travel assignment in Alaska (23:23);Chelsea and Elysia’s favorite travel stories together (30:41);Tips for other therapists looking to travel with friends (34:48); About Chelsea Needham, DPT & Elysia Peterson, DPT Chelsea and Elysia are two best friends from Buffalo, NY, currently living and working as PTs in Alaska—they are on a mission to help as many patients and visit as many places as they can, having already worked assignments in Mississippi and Arizona. Outside of work, both enjoy working out in their spare time and rooting on their hometown football team, the Buffalo Bills. To learn more about this dynamic PT duo, follow their adventu

We DiscussIntroductions to Leslie and Haley and their career backgrounds (00:42);What drew Leslie and Haley to working in a school setting (05:14);An OT’s role in the school setting (08:11);A PT’s role in the school setting (10:25);Caseload management as a PT or OT (15:46);Working in the school setting during COVID-19 (21:26);Advice for PTs and OTs interested in the school setting (40:55); About Haley Krug, OTR/L and Leslie Sellers, PTHaley is a 24-year-old traveler from Pennsylvania and a graduate of West Virginia University. Haley chose traveling therapy as a route to pursue her passion for working with pediatrics as well as her desire to explore and learn. She took her first travel placement in a North Carolina school district, and her travel was promptly put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Haley extended her contract with the district and could not be happier. The extension has given her the opportunity to build lasting relationships and fall in love with the diverse outdoor opportunities that North

We DiscussIntroductions to Tori and Devin and their backgrounds as PTs (00:50);Tori’s and Devin’s previous travel assignment locations and settings (05:39);Experience homesickness during travel assignments (10:00);Handling the holidays during an assignment (14:06);Ways to make connections in a new city (17:14);Using Meet Up to find people with common interests (22:44);Suggestions for meeting people in more rural areas (26:09);Using Bumble BFF to meet new friends (29:10);Being social while social distancing during COVID-19 (32:25); About Tori Heckendorn PT, DPT & Devin Reilley PT, DPTTori and Devin have been traveling physical therapists for the last 4 years. They are from New Jersey and have traveled to Arizona, Maine, South Carolina, Massachusetts, North Carolina, California, Washington, and Colorado. They are currently on their tenth travel assignment and love being able to combine their careers as physical therapists with their passion for travel. Their hobbies include National Parks, hiking to state h

Notes (Time Stamped):We DiscussIntroduction to Heidi and her background as an SLP (00:40);           Heidi’s initial draw to Alaska as a travel therapy destination (5:50);Getting to and around Alaska (11:26);Meeting people and making friends in Alaska (21:41);Alaska packing essentials (27:35);The extremes of Alaska weather (30:15);Finding housing in Alaska (36:28);Heidi’s favorite stories from Alaska (41:02);Can’t miss Alaskan cuisine (47:20);Parting advice for future Alaska travelers (52:08); About Heidi Pappert MS, CCC-SLPHeidi is an avid adventurer and traveling has become her lifestyle. She is currently in her fourth contract with Advanced Medical (AMN) as a Speech-Language Pathologist and is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Her top must-see places include Alaska, Italy, and Japan. One of her favorite trips included traveling across Canada and the United States visiting National Parks with her Alaskan Malamute, Akela. With a furry companion you will never be short of adventure! In her spare time, Heidi lik

We DiscussIntroduction to Marla and her background as a Respiratory Therapist (00:59);What settings Respiratory Therapists typically work in (07:09);Why Marla transitioned into travel respiratory therapy (09:40); Working during COVID-19 (26:15);COVID-19 patient success stories (29:35);Finding support and self-care during COVID-19 (35:27); Advice for respiratory therapists considering a travel career (38:33);  About Marla Gritzan, RRTOriginally from Kansas City, Marla is a Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in surgical-trauma ICU care. She is currently on her fourth assignment in Washington state, working primarily with COVID rehab patients. Through traveling, she was able to find her love for respiratory therapy again and heal from healthcare burnout. Follow her on Instagram where she shares her experiences in Washington with her pup Annie. About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https

We DiscussIntroduction to Julia and her background as an SLP (01:02);Julia’s social media presence (04:40);What first interested Julia about working in Hawaii (13:17);Tips for therapists considering Hawaii as a destination (16:16);Sorting out housing options (23:15);Securing transportation while in Hawaii (31:42);Essentials to pack for an assignment in Hawaii (35:13);Meeting people in Hawaii (37:24);Must-do activities while staying in Hawaii (45:36); Can’t Miss Local Flavor 7-Eleven Hawaii “is legit”Musubi is “the number one iconic food you have to eat in Hawaii”Gas station sushi is a must-try delicacyVisit Your Local Bakeries for favorites like Malasadas and Poi-Mochi DonutsLeonard’s BakeryLiliha Bakery About Julia Kuhn MS, CCC-SLPJulia Kuhn is a traveling Speech-Language Pathologist, who has been on the road since 2010. She is an expert in travel industry and provides resources to travelers on her website, The Traveling Traveler, as well as her social media outlets.Find Julia on Instagram: @thetravelingtrav

We DiscussIntroduction to Nancy and her background as an OT (00:44);Why Nancy loves working in a skilled nursing facility (07:16);Nancy’s YouTube channel, “Lovelyy OT” (08:17);The immediate impact of COVID-19 on working in a skilled nursing facility (10:36);Day-to-day operations during COVID-19 (17:12);Finding positivity through workplace adversity (35:36);Where to find Nancy on social media (44:43); About Nancy Yamoah, OTR/LOriginally from Ghana, Nancy is currently a permanent placement Occupational Therapist at a skilled nursing facility in Baltimore, MD, working primarily with elderly patients. She loves the work she does and posts regularly on her YouTube channel, LovelyyOT, and her Instagram to share her experiences and give other Occupational Therapists a relatable resource as they forge their own careers.  About the ShowContact Us: slpfulldisclosure@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://www.advancedtraveltherapy.com/slpfulldisclosure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvancedInstagram: https://www.i

We DiscussIntroduction to Ryan and Megan and their travel therapy backgrounds (00:33);Deciding to travel in an RV, “Big Betty” (04:52); Building “Big Betty” into a true mobile home (09:44);Challenges Ryan and Megan faced while building “Big Betty” (21:52);Living in an RV in severe weather (27:30);Learning takeaways from building “Big Betty” (30:35);Living a nomadic lifestyle (38:01);Advice for aspiring RV travel therapists (41:54); About Drs. Ryan and Megan O’Rear PT, DPTDrs. Ryan and Megan O’Rear PT, DPT are the husband and wife duo behind Joint Movement DPTs who is traveling the US in their self-renovated 1994 Fleetwood Bounder, named “Big Betty.” They are new grad travel physical therapists hoping to be an insightful and exciting resource for those wanting to begin their travel careers—whether it's for work or for pure enjoyment! Join them in their journey on YouTube at Joint Movement DPTs or on their website at jointmovementdpts.com where they hope to inspire and unite travelers of all different backgroun

We DiscussIntroduction to Kacy and her background as an SLP (01:56);Avoiding burnout as a local SLP (06:56);Why Kacy chose to work in schools (09:46);Kacy’s journey as an entrepreneur (16:50);Connecting with parents through Teach Speech LLC (22:33);The growth process for Teach Speech LLC (26:44);Building the “KlassicKacy” YouTube channel (29:17);Managing a hectic work-life balance (39:10);Helpful resources for aspiring entrepreneurs (42:50); About Kacy Wickerson MA, CCC-SLPKacy Wickerson (of “KlassicKacy” on YouTube) is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist and owner of Teach Speech LLC. During her second semester of her first year in grad school, she decided to pick up a camera and start telling her story. She created her YouTube channel “KlassicKacy” with hopes of connecting with her SLP community and inspiring SLPToBe’s to keep pushing through their journey.  Through her practice Teach Speech, she’s helped hundreds of parents understand communication development, why it’s important, and how they ca

We DiscussIntroduction to David and Julie and both of their backgrounds (0:54);The Martin family’s initial draw to travel therapy (5:48);A little about the Martin family (8:11);How the Martin’s decided to make the travel therapy transition (11:33);The main considerations/arrangements made for traveling with the whole family (13:18);How the Martin’s approached their debt situation (17:50);Family impact on choosing travel locations and types of housing (19:23);Making friends in new places (27:32);Home schooling (29:52);Deciding to settle down and stop traveling (32:50);Reflecting on the family travel therapy experience (37:51);  Advice to therapists thinking of traveling with their families (41:17); and more.   About Dr. David Martin PT, DPT, MS and Julie Martin  B.S.Dr. David Martin PT, DPT, MS, is a clinical leader for AMN Healthcare’s Allied division and supports numerous staffing accounts. David has over ten years of clinical experience as a physical therapist and healthcare leader. Having worked in a multi

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About Dr. David Martin PT, DPT, MSDr. Martin is a clinical leader for AMN Healthcare’s Allied division and supports numerous staffing accounts. He has over 10 years of clinical experience as a physical therapists and healthcare leader. Having worked in a multitude of settings including outpatient, skilled nursing, home health, and owner of his own private practice he brings a wealth of experience to the field of physical therapy. He participated on behalf of AMN Healthcare as a key participant for the Healthcare Leadership Counsel’s Opioid Crisis Solution Summit, advocating for healthcare reform and increased access to nonpharmacological alternatives to pain management. David is a state and national speaker at many healthcare conferences nationwide discussing the role of therapy and reducing opioid use in the long term care and short term care settings. As a previous travel therapist he and his wife Julie along with their 4 children traveled up and down the east coast for over 2 years. He is an avid outdoorsm

Learn more about the PT compact at http://ptcompact.org/.Contact Us:ineedtraveltherapy@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://gowithadvanced.com/ineedtraveltherapyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvanced/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/Produced by: Jonathan CaryMusic and Editing by: Aidan DykesPowered by: Advanced Travel Therapy

Contact Us:ineedtraveltherapy@gowithadvanced.comWebsite:https://gowithadvanced.com/ineedtraveltherapyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/gowithadvanced/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gowithadvanced/ Produced by: Jonathan CaryMusic and Editing by: Aidan DykesPowered by: Advanced Travel Therapy