| One of the challenges for a medical staffing agency is | | | | what the therapist wants from this line of work |
| finding committed traveling therapists versus a 'joe | | | | professionally. Whether that's location variety or new |
| traveler' with some therapist skills. With the numerous | | | | job experiences, its key the candidate expresses this |
| opportunities emerging daily, staffing firms are looking | | | | to their staffing agency. Good medical staffing |
| for quality staff to book for their clients. There are | | | | agencies will work for both their contractor and the |
| several things that need to be considered. I recently | | | | therapist to ensure both parties get satisfied. |
| sat down with one staffing recruiter and discussed | | | | So this industry isn't just about "traveling" then is it? |
| what makes a "quality candidate" for a health care | | | | Well, yes and no. Yes, it is about traveling and meeting |
| staffing agency. | | | | job needs as they arrive and that often requires travel; |
| Today's temporary medical staffing industry is | | | | but it's also just not about the travel. Traveling |
| exploding, how easy it for a therapist to get into this | | | | facilitates the reason why a person gets into medical |
| market? | | | | field ultimately, which is to help people in a time of need |
| With the right skill set and qualifications, it's very easy | | | | and see people fully recover. For instance, an |
| today. Travel medical jobs are literally available | | | | occupational therapist doesn't get into their line of work |
| everywhere which is very exciting for the right types | | | | simply because they want to travel. No, it's about |
| of therapists. | | | | helping a person return back to their normal lives after |
| What kind of qualifications does a therapists need | | | | a surgery or work related injury. This is intrinsic reward |
| to be eligible? | | | | that comes with this line of work. The travel and pay |
| Besides the obvious training and qualifications for a | | | | are great benefits, but not the sole reason. |
| specific position, there is a mindset that needs to be | | | | When a person is ready for the traveling medical |
| present with these positions too. First, willingness to | | | | industry, what's the first step? |
| travel and in some cases that's regionally or nationally. | | | | Find a medical staffing agency that wants to work for |
| The variety in this industry goes from east coast to | | | | them. There a literally thousands of agencies out there, |
| west coast daily. A desirable candidate has a sense | | | | but few that place importance on the therapist or |
| of adventure, wants to see the country, and have | | | | nurse. Do your research and find an agency that |
| positive work experiences. Second, a sense of | | | | wants to ensure you get placed in locations and jobs |
| flexibility and positive mental attitude are a must. Solid | | | | that suit your skills and character. Knowing you have |
| candidates like changing locations, love meeting new | | | | an agency that cares about you as person both |
| people, and developing professional relationships that | | | | professionally and personally will make things a |
| build their own profession resume. And lastly, knowing | | | | smoother as you launch into this exciting job market. |