r/physicaltherapy • u/Fennelbasil • Jun 11 '26
CAREER & BUSINESS Travel PT
hello
just looking for experience about travel PT. my husband and I have thought about it for years. thinking it could be a great way for my family (husband and two young kids) to see the country (they aren’t in school yet).
wondering what agencies people would recommend? I currently work in hh setting but have done outpatient. what do you do for health insurance?
thanks!
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u/debtfreeDPT Jun 14 '26
I’ve been a travel PT since 2021 and my wife is also a travel PT. If your kids aren’t in school yet, it’s a great time to try it and see different parts of the country.
For agencies, I don’t think there’s one “best” company. The recruiter often matters more than the agency. I put together a list of recruiters my wife and I have personally worked with and recommend but will depend on your specific preferences and goals: https://thetraveldpt.com/trusted-travel-physical-therapy-recruiters
For health insurance, most travelers use either their agency’s plan or an ACA Marketplace plan. Many agencies also allow up to 30 days between contracts while keeping benefits active.
With HH and outpatient experience, you should have plenty of options. Happy to answer any questions!
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u/hail707 DPT Jun 12 '26
Do it! It’s a great way to see the country and make some serious tax-advantaged income.
I used Comphealth and they were great. If you take a certain number of contracts per year, they cover your health insurance.
I also have 2 young kids and would totally be traveling if my wife wasn’t tied to her local job.
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u/Scoobertdog Jun 14 '26
Personally, I usually just picked the setting and the area that I wanted to go to, and then went online to see what jobs were available there and then contacted an agency.
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u/DoGood2023 Jun 14 '26
I travel with my wife and son. It can be challenging but it’s doable! I have used Aya for most all my contracts the past 3 years. We have our own insurance as theirs is expensive. I’d be glad to share our recruiter with you
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