I Need (Travel) Therapy

We couldn’t be prouder and more excited to say that we have officially reached episode 50! From all of us at the show, we want to extend a heartfelt and resounding “thank you” to all the amazing guests who have shared their travel therapy stories, advice, and personalities with us and the rest of the travel community. On a bittersweet note, this episode marks the final appearance by our wonderful host, Daryan Van Dellen, who will be pursuing other endeavors and undoubtedly making her mark wherever she goes. Until we know what the future holds for the podcast, we will be halting new episode releases. To keep up with exciting new travel therapy content, make sure to follow @medtravelers—and for all our SLPs out there, check out our @slpfulldisclosure podcast!In the meantime, to our travel fam—we could not have done any of this without you. Your dedication to following our journey and joining us for each episode along the way has been the reason we love what we do. We only hope that we have provided you with man

On this episode, we got to talk with the traveling Nortons about their experiences renovating and living in an Airstream and exploring Northern California. Special guests, Hannah Norton, DPT, and Ryley Norton, DPT, shared the inspiration behind building out an old Airstream for travel therapy, the advantages and disadvantages of living in a mobile home, travel therapy in Northern California, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Hannah’s and Ryley’s career backgrounds(3:45) Hannah’s and Ryley’s initial draw to travel therapy(5:50) The Norton’s first travel assignment in Georgia(9:38) Deciding to renovate an airstream (15:33) Advantages and disadvantages of traveling in an Airstream (28:13) Travel therapy in Northern California (34:43) Activities to do

On this episode, we dove into Home Health Care and the best aspects of travel therapy. Special guest, Dr. Dani Sunga, PT, DPT, joined us to share her travel PT experience, detailing the best ways to break into Home Health, working in a big city as a female PT, travel therapy in Boston, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Danielle’s career background (2:33) Preparing to work in different clinical settings (5:08) Navigating a first travel PT assignment during COVID (8:44) Why Home Health?(10:49) Breaking into home health (15:18) Home Health in a city as a female PT(24:14) Travel Therapy in Boston(28:18) Final thoughts on Home Health About Dr. Dani Sunga, PT, DPT Dani is a travel PT currently on her fifth travel assignment in Boston. Originally from NJ

On this edition of Next Stop, we head up to the Pacific Northwest to talk about Washington. Special guest, Stephanie Camper, PT, DPT, brought us through the beginning of her travel journey, stopping in Washington to discuss amazing outdoor activities to do there, must-see spots, exploring Seattle, and more.This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Stephanie’s career background (4:30) Learning how to make effective travel arrangements on the go(7:22) Putting in notice during a travel assignment (10:22) Stephanie’s travel experience in New Mexico and Texas(14:50) Deciding to travel in Washington (17:18) The culture in Washington (19:34) Outdoor activities in Washington (24:49) Must-See spots in Washington (28:29) Washington packing essentials(30:54) Exploring Seattle

On this packed episode, we spoke with a travel OT about her experience starting travel therapy as a new grad during the COVID pandemic. Special guest, Katelyn Byrne, MS, OTR/L, told some incredible and exciting stories, detailing the journey to her first assignment, starting at a new facility during the height of COVID, road tripping through a snowstorm to South Dakota, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/ to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Katelyn’s career background (10:48) Applying for travel therapy vs. permanent jobs (15:26) Katelyn’s journey to her first assignment(16:47) Securing housing for your first travel assignment (MINI)(22:29) Travel therapy in a remote location (26:07) Starting at a new facility during COVID (36:16) Finding a new assignment as a couple (MINI)(43:57) Ro

On this episode, we got to cover a bunch of different topics with an SLP currently traveling in her RV. Special guest, Emma Panepucci MS, CCC-SLP, brought us around the country to some of her favorite travel therapy destinations, discussed her blossoming thrifting business, shared her experiences working in schools, and more in a packed show!This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Emma’s career background(6:24) Emma’s favorite travel destinations (15:33) Emma’s thrifting side hustle (21:45) Advice for people interested in thrifting(23:43) Permanent vs. travel therapy in schools (28:11) Working in a school during COVID(31:26) Practicing teletherapy in an RV (35:17) Advice for permanent employees looking to travel About Emma Panepucci MS, CCC-SLPEmma has been an SL

On this episode, we had a fun and informative conversation with a travel OT who has been accompanied on the road by her furry friend! Special guest, Morgan Lauchnor, OTR/L, looked back to the beginning of her travel career and brought us through her journey, sharing her experience traveling as a new grad in Ashland, Oregon, her decision to bring her puppy, Zoe, into her life, pet advice for other travelers to keep in mind, and more.This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Morgan’s career background(8:42) Morgan’s first travel therapy assignment (10:47) Advice for new grads to know before their first assignment (15:32) Establishing travel therapy career goals (19:43) Traveling in Ashland, Oregon(24:15) Deciding to get a dog as a travel therapist (27:58) Raising a n

On this episode, we sat down with a travel therapy dynamic duo to talk about traveling as a pair and achieving financial independence. Special guests, Whitney Eakin, PT, DPT, ATC, and Jared Casazza, PT, DPT, brought us through their travel therapy journey from the start, sharing their insights into approaching assignments as a travel pair, budgeting goals for financial freedom, taking advantage of time off between assignments, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Whitney’s & Jared’s travel therapy background(2:06) Approaching assignments as a travel therapy pair (9:48) Collaborative planning as a travel therapy pair (12:52) The pros and cons of working together as a travel therapy pair(15:33) Benefits and challenges of traveling as a pair (23:17)

This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Eric’s travel career background(9:20) Moving from Texas to Alaska (12:44) Adjusting to Alaskan culture (23:32) Eric’s earthquake experience in Alaska (31:58) Working in a home health setting (37:03) The difficulty of getting a home health job(39:14) Advice for therapists looking to break into home health (41:49) The positive impact of home health (46:21) Home health success stories(55:13) Challenges of home health (1:02:00) What to look for in a travel company as a home health therapistAbout Dr. Borna Eric Habibi, PT, DPTEric is Canadian-born but grew up in Texas, spending much of his life in his home state. He has been a travel PT for three years and is currently on a home health assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. Outside of

On this episode, we took a tour of America’s national parks with one of our very own Med Travelers PTs! Special guest, Karlee Valley, DPT, brought us along on her journey to explore every single park—offering incredible insights into hiking and camping, her three favorite parks (so far), where she’s off to next, and more.This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Karlee’s travel career background(9:42) Karlee’s flood experience while living in a camper(15:05) Finding travel work during COVID(16:35) Exploring national parks during COVID(19:50) Karlee’s favorite national parks(20:42) Great Smoky Mountains National Park(23:48) Finding camping around national parks(28:21) Hiking & Sightseeing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park(33:27) Sequoia National Park (46:26

On this episode, we got to talking about a whole bunch of travel topics with our special guest, Carly Larson, MOT, OTR/L, as she took us through her personal travel therapy journey. Carly was excited to share how travel changed her life, her unique experiences while traveling all over between assignments, the travel therapist’s home buying experience, and more. This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction and Carly’s bio (2:06) Carly’s travel therapy journey (4:16) How travel changed Carly’s lifestyle (7:22) Finding the best hikes(8:16) Special experiences from traveling the country (11:16) Traveling abroad between assignments (12:27) Arranging time off between assignments (13:37) Living in Joshua Tree(14:42) Buying a house as a travel therapist (20:15) Transitioning betw

Notes (Time Stamped):This show is made possible by Med Travelers. If you’re interested in exploring a career in allied travel, visit: https://www.medtravelers.com/getting-started/become-an-allied-traveler/to learn more about the nationwide opportunities they have to offer!We Discuss(0:00) Show introduction—Information on our re-brand and social media accounts(1:14) Introduction to Jennifer and a brief overview of her SLP career(2:05) The difference between working as a contractor vs. as a permanent employee(3:39) The process for doing your CF with a travel therapy company(6:40) A look at the current CF job market(11:22) Doing your CF in a medical setting(16:35) Doing your CF in a school setting(19:01) Why starting your CF in a school setting can be beneficial(24:45) PRN side work during a school setting CF year(30:37) A typical day in the life of a school CF(39:43) What supervision looks like in the school and medical settings(48:52) The Med Travelers CF Program(53:56) Advice for current and future CFsAbout J

We Discuss0:42 Introduction to Jackie and her background 2:34 Life growing up in a military family 8:14 Jackie’s introduction into becoming an SLP9:45 How Jackie came to work on a military base16:30 A snapshot of the base community 19:16 Jackie’s unique experiences from working on a base23:09 Speech therapy on base vs. in a civilian school 25:38 The challenges of working with parents between deployments27:26 Overcoming change when working with autistic children 28:47 Adjusting to base life as a civilian 30:02 Collaborating with parents and caregivers for hybrid-learning therapy32:12 Tips for therapists thinking about working on a military baseAbout Jackie McMillian MS, CCC-SLPJackie is originally from Moss Point, Mississippi, and grew up in a military family—her parents are retired Army, and her brother is retired from the Air Force. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Jackie loves the lifestyle that comes with being a travel therapist—enjoying meet

We Discuss0:33 Introduction to Emily and her career background 1:47 Emily’s experience conducting speech therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic4:09 Transitioning from in-person to hybrid learning 9:06 Adapting treatment to engage early intervention patients 13:09 The biggest challenges for hybrid speech therapy 16:0717:31 Building virtual skills for hybrid learning 21:41 Speech therapy with families from different cultural backgrounds 23:39-25:4426:03 Success stories from working in a hybrid learning environment 28:25 Self-care during stressful times 31:2231:54 Advice for therapists transitioning to a hybrid learning environment35:20 Forecasting the learning environment for next year 36:43About Emily Marshall MS, CCC-SLPEmily graduated from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY in 2018 and immediately moved to Oregon for her clinical fellowship. After completing her CF, she took time off to travel around the west coast before completing a school-age assignment in Washington State. Emily then took more time off

We Discuss0:00 A farewell to Sam 2:27 The typical length of a travel contract 3:13 When to start pursuing a travel career 4:22 How to go about applying to different jobs 6:19 Setting & location placements 8:02 The interview process 10:56 Travel therapy pay structure 14:23 Travel therapy licensing 15:43 Traveler insurance coverage 18:51 Additional contractor benefits to note 18:56-19:4819:56 Making arrangements for your next assignment 22:40 Securing housing for an assignment 25:42 Traveler-recruiter relationships Find Us OnWebsite – https://www.medtravelers.com/slpfulldisclosure/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slpfulldisclosure/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/slpfulldisclosure/Apple Podcast - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosureappleSpotify - http://bit.ly/slpfulldisclosurespotifyAbout the ShowProducer - Jonathan Cary
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We Discuss0:00 Introduction to Katie and her background 7:34 The benefits of working in perm before traveling 12:17 The transition process from perm to travel 15:03 Katie’s favorite assignment destination so far20:23 How Katie came to meet her dog, Diego 28:43 Planning assignments while traveling with a dog34:13 The challenges and highlights of traveling with a pet About Katie Baumgartel MS, CCC-SLPKatie grew up in Connecticut and after graduating from UConn, worked as a full-time SLP for two years in her home state. After gaining valuable perm experience, Katie began traveling in 2016. She is currently stationed in Northern California but has been all over the country, previously working assignments in San Diego, Austin (Texas), Chicago, Phoenix (Arizona), and Alaska. Travel has given Katie a life of adventure while also bringing her together with a very special companion—her dog Diego.To follow Katie and Diego on their continued adventures, make sure to check out her website and her Instagram!Find Us OnWebs

We DiscussAn introduction to Rachel and her RT career path (00:46);Starting travel as a COVID Crisis RRT (08:48);A typical day of work in a COVID unit (16:38);Getting inspired to create a YouTube channel (22:41);Dealing with burnout as a travel RT (26:49);Challenges and highlights of transitioning from perm to travel therapy (31:42);Advice for soon-to-be graduates about starting their RT careers (34:58);About Rachel Facunla, RRTRachel is an RRT who has spent most of her travel career working on a COVID Crisis Unit during the throes of the pandemic. Born and raised in Texas, Rachel was able to provide critical help to small towns around the state when cases were at their worst. Outside of working in Texas, Rachel has also worked an assignment in Santa Barbara, CA. Inspired by her work, Rachel created a YouTube channel, TheRachelProject, that is dedicated to sharing her experience as a travel RT and help inform other RTs who are beginning their careers. To follow Rachel’s life as an RT on the move, check out he

We DiscussAn introduction to Lindsey and her PT background (00:49);What drew Lindsey to work in Arizona (06:06);The culture and community in Arizona (09:54); Typical Arizona weather (12:42);Finding housing in Arizona (16:00);Arizona packing essentials (21:17);Meeting new people in Arizona (23:07);Can’t miss Arizona activities and sights (26:03);Popular Arizona cuisine (32:56);Parting advice for potential Arizona travelers (35:15); About Lindsey Moore PT, DPTLindsey is a travel PT from Cincinnati, Ohio, who is currently on her 6th assignment in Kingman, Arizona. She has also done assignments in Louisiana, Alabama, and California. She attended The University of Cincinnati for her undergraduate degree and Mount St. Joseph University for her DPT degree. Lindsey loves to travel, hike, and explore the outdoors every chance she gets. To follow Lindsey on her travel PT adventures, make sure to check out her profile on Instagram! About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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We DiscussAn introduction to Elyse and her career background (01:36);Elyse’s main passions as an SLP (04:38);Deciding to travel for the Clinical Fellowship year (07:01);Elyse’s biggest challenges during her CF (14:01);Elyse’s biggest successes during her CF (16:43);Earning CF hours through teletherapy (19:10);Elyse’s experience with COVID-19 during her CF (20:23);Advice for upcoming graduates who are considering a travel CF year (26:09); 29:28Elyse’s adventures in New Mexico (29:52); About Elyse Rucker MS, CF-SLPElyse is a travel SLP who started her Clinical Fellowship in August 2020 and is currently on her first assignment in New Mexico. She is originally from the Mountain Valley of Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas and attended the University of Central Arkansas for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees.Elyse has a Corgi named Guster (Gus for short), who joins her on her travel adventures. To learn more about Elyse’s travels around the country, check out her stories and amazing photos on her blog

We DiscussAn introduction to goal setting and mapping out the new year (01:05);Writing your goals out (03:38);S.M.A.R.T. Goals (04:15);Setting career goals for the year (07:14);Setting financial goals for the year (08:17);Mapping out your assignments for the year (11:28);Research your new destinations (19:49);Squaring away insurance and benefits (21:10); About the ShowProduced by Jonathan Cary
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