Getting Started
Views from Durango-Silverton Railroad, Colorado
When can I start traveling?
As soon as you want! Currently, SLPs can travel right out of graduate school; you don't need to wait until your fellowship is completed! I took a 9-month travel contract in a school to fulfill the fellowship requirements and to avoid changing supervisors, but you could complete your fellowship while traveling in any setting​​​​.
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Topics to Get Started​
​Finding a recruiter can be daunting as there are endless options, usually all vying for your attention via phone, email, or text. However, because recruiters are the go-between of the client (company hiring you), staffing agency (who the recruiter works for and who pays you directly), and the therapist (you), they are arguably the most important decision you will make.
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Numbers, finances, and taxes—all of an SLP's least favorite things...but still the most important! Although we still recommend speaking with a professional, we've tried our best to break down some complicated information, as well as provide insight into financial benefits of travel therapy.
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"But how do you find housing?!" -everyone when we mention that we're travel therapists. It's not that bad! Check out some of the websites/platforms we've used in the past to decide what might work best for you!