The Ultimate Travel Therapy Starter Guide

Thinking about becoming a travel OT, PT, or SLP but have no idea where to start? I made this guide for you. 💕

When I first got into travel therapy, I had SO many questions about recruiters, contracts, pay packages, housing, state licenses, interviews, and how the whole process actually worked. I created this guide to put everything I wish I had known in one simple place.

Inside, I walk you through the travel therapy process step-by-step — from finding a recruiter to accepting your first contract and getting ready to move.

Inside you’ll find:

How to find a travel therapy recruiter you actually trust

Contact information for two recruiters I’ve personally worked with and had great experiences with

How to decide between location, money & setting

What to look at beyond the advertised weekly pay

Skills checklists, submissions & the facility review process

Questions to ask during your travel therapy interview

State licensure + why you should start the process early

My personal approach to finding affordable travel housing

Contract red flags to look out for

A Before You Say Yes checklist

Common travel therapy terms explained

A First-Contract Decision Worksheet to help you figure out what YOU actually want

This isn’t meant to replace your recruiter, agency policies, licensing boards, tax professionals, or your own research. It’s simply me sharing my personal experience as a travel occupational therapist and making the process feel a whole lot less confusing.

Consider this the guide I wish someone handed me before my first travel contract. ✈️🤍

Perfect for OTs, PTs & SLPs who are curious about travel therapy or ready to start looking for their first contract.