Traveling as a Physical Therapist with LRS Healthcare
As an industry-leading staffing firm, LRS Healthcare goes above and beyond when it comes to the care they provide travelers. Whatever your reasons are for traveling, LRS Healthcare takes care of the heavy lifting, so you can focus on what you do best, improving the quality of life of others.
LRS Healthcare has been successfully connecting therapy professionals like yourself to top healthcare facilities since 2006. What are you waiting for?
Browse the current Physical Therapist jobs at LRS Healthcare and apply today. Behind the scenes, your recruiter will be researching assignments that work for you and taking you through the details.
What to Expect
Applying for PT Travel Jobs
To become an LRS Healthcare traveler, click quick apply and get started today. Your recruiter will review the application and acquire your personal and professional preferences to find that dream job. Once all credentialing and background checks are completed, if the facility makes an offer, you’ll be to call yourself a traveler!
Download the Complete Checklist for Every New Healthcare Travel Assignment.
As a healthcare traveler, you’re in the driver’s seat and have full jurisdiction over your schedule and assignment location. This is a great opportunity and reason for you to provide exceptional care and knowledge in places where they are understaffed.
Additional perks include:
Excellent Weekly Pay
Explore New Cities
Fun and Flexible Lifestyle
On-The-Job Experiences
Professional Growth
Meet New People
Extended Time Off Between Assignments
As a traveler, you may experience an adjustment period as you get to know your new destination, jobs, co-workers, and more. If you are feeling uneasy, your recruiter will be by your side throughout your entire assignment.
Learn more about travel opportunities for Therapy professionals
Frequently
Asked Questions
What are the requirements to travel as a PT?
Healthcare traveler requirements vary by facility and state. To ensure that you are ready to go when a recruiter contacts you, we recommend that:
• All professional licenses and certifications are updated and ready to go before you apply.
• Any additional licenses that may be required based on your assignment’s location.
• You are a new graduate or have on-the-job experience as a PT.
How do I get started as a traveling PT?
Once you find a staffing agency that checks all of your boxes, you’re ready to get started! At LRS Healthcare, we simplify the process by walking you through the specifics and providing you with the resources to be successful. Once all clinical reviews, background checks, and paperwork are completed, you’ll be ready to accept an offer!
How much will I be paid to travel as a PT?
Depends on various factors! Such as the job, destination, facility, and agency you work with. You will also want to check if sites and job boards that promote weekly pay either display the pay before or after taxes and include or exclude travel and housing stipends. These variables affect what your take-home pay could be and could potentially vary from the number promoted on the job post.
For the most accurate compensation information, speak with an LRS Healthcare recruiter so we can review your personalized pay package with you in full transparency.
Beyond-Your-Basic Benefits
Enjoy affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as life and disability insurance options. Insurance plans start the first day of your contract.
We will help you find safe, furnished housing or opt to take our generous stipend.
We’ll cover the cost for new state licenses needed to take an assignment with us.
LRS Healthcare will pay for any necessary certifications for your travel assignment.
Take advantage of our company-matching 401(k) program after one year and become fully vested with your first contribution.
Refer a friend to LRS and you’ll earn a $500 referral bonus ($400 LPNs and $300 CNAs) after they complete their first six weeks with us.
We’re here for you whenever you need us, day or night. Your recruiter and our entire team is just a call, text, or email away.
Why choose LRS Healthcare?
Traveler First
Responsive
Full Service
Ready to hit the road for your next assignment?
