Guest guest Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Bad idea, often they are the lone therapist, asked to supervise as well as provide full coverage , usually in an underserved area. I am not opposed to traveling PT groups; do not get me wrong, I just don't think it is a good place to start a career. I Know I will have others disagree. If he/she can limit placements to multi therapist locations, it probably would be OK as long as the assignments were such that the time would allow for mentoring. My two cents Ron Barbato PT Administrative Director, Rehabilitation Services Program Director, Cancer Support Services Ephraim McDowell Health Voice: Fax: rbarbato@... PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL: This transmission may contain information that is privileged subject to attorney-client privilege or attorney work product, confidential and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, then please do not read it and be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein (including any reliance thereon) is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this transmission in error, please immediately advise me, by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any attachments without retaining a copy in any form. Thank you. New Grad as Travel PT I have a student that will be graduating this summer. He is considering working as a travel PT for a while and wanted some feedback from our experienced group. What is your opinion about a new grad working as a travel PT? Thanks for your input. Krajewski Administrator Medical & Sports Rehab Naples, FL ------------------------------------ In ALL messages to PTManager you must identify yourself, your discipline and your location or else your message will not be approved to send to the full group. Physician Self Referal/Referral for Profit {POPTS} is a serious threat to our professions. PTManager is not available to support POPTS-model practices. The description of PTManager group includes the following: " PTManager believes in and supports Therapist-owned Therapy Practices ONLY " Messages relating to " how to set up a POPTS " will not be approved PTManager encourages participation in your professional association. Join APTA, AOTA or ASHA and participate now! Follow Kovacek, PT on Facebook or Twitter. PTManager blog: http://ptmanager.posterous.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I can't think of a worse idea than that. Not only for the therapist, but the facility that would have him/her placed there. I would also be suspect of the travel company that would hire a new grad. In so many ways, as experienced clinicians know, your first job is where the learning really begins. From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of l.krajewski Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:42 AM To: PTManager Subject: New Grad as Travel PT I have a student that will be graduating this summer. He is considering working as a travel PT for a while and wanted some feedback from our experienced group. What is your opinion about a new grad working as a travel PT? Thanks for your input. Krajewski Administrator Medical & Sports Rehab Naples, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I would strongly recommend against a new grad as a travel P.T. Having been a travel P.T. myself for 6 years on 13 different contracts, every facility expected an experienced P.T. ready to take on a full caseload immediately. I would not suggest a new grad travel for at least 2 years. There is no opportunity for the mentorship that is needed during a P.T.'s first few years of practice. For the experienced clinician, travel P.T. work is great for professional and clinical development, but would significantly limit the development of the new clinician's skills. Carpenter, PT, DPT Carpenter Physical Therapy, PLLC Warrensburg, NY > > I can't think of a worse idea than that. Not only for the therapist, > but the facility that would have him/her placed there. I would also be > suspect of the travel company that would hire a new grad. In so many > ways, as experienced clinicians know, your first job is where the > learning really begins. > > > > From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On > Behalf Of l.krajewski > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:42 AM > To: PTManager > Subject: New Grad as Travel PT > > > > > > I have a student that will be graduating this summer. He is considering > working as a travel PT for a while and wanted some feedback from our > experienced group. What is your opinion about a new grad working as a > travel PT? Thanks for your input. > > Krajewski > Administrator > Medical & Sports Rehab > Naples, FL > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I would strongly recommend against a new grad as a travel P.T. Having been a travel P.T. myself for 6 years on 13 different contracts, every facility expected an experienced P.T. ready to take on a full caseload immediately. I would not suggest a new grad travel for at least 2 years. There is no opportunity for the mentorship that is needed during a P.T.'s first few years of practice. For the experienced clinician, travel P.T. work is great for professional and clinical development, but would significantly limit the development of the new clinician's skills. Carpenter, PT, DPT Carpenter Physical Therapy, PLLC Warrensburg, NY > > I can't think of a worse idea than that. Not only for the therapist, > but the facility that would have him/her placed there. I would also be > suspect of the travel company that would hire a new grad. In so many > ways, as experienced clinicians know, your first job is where the > learning really begins. > > > > From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On > Behalf Of l.krajewski > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:42 AM > To: PTManager > Subject: New Grad as Travel PT > > > > > > I have a student that will be graduating this summer. He is considering > working as a travel PT for a while and wanted some feedback from our > experienced group. What is your opinion about a new grad working as a > travel PT? Thanks for your input. > > Krajewski > Administrator > Medical & Sports Rehab > Naples, FL > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I would strongly recommend against a new grad as a travel P.T. Having been a travel P.T. myself for 6 years on 13 different contracts, every facility expected an experienced P.T. ready to take on a full caseload immediately. I would not suggest a new grad travel for at least 2 years. There is no opportunity for the mentorship that is needed during a P.T.'s first few years of practice. For the experienced clinician, travel P.T. work is great for professional and clinical development, but would significantly limit the development of the new clinician's skills. Carpenter, PT, DPT Carpenter Physical Therapy, PLLC Warrensburg, NY > > I can't think of a worse idea than that. Not only for the therapist, > but the facility that would have him/her placed there. I would also be > suspect of the travel company that would hire a new grad. In so many > ways, as experienced clinicians know, your first job is where the > learning really begins. > > > > From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On > Behalf Of l.krajewski > Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 9:42 AM > To: PTManager > Subject: New Grad as Travel PT > > > > > > I have a student that will be graduating this summer. He is considering > working as a travel PT for a while and wanted some feedback from our > experienced group. What is your opinion about a new grad working as a > travel PT? Thanks for your input. > > Krajewski > Administrator > Medical & Sports Rehab > Naples, FL > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 One more vote that it's a horrible idea. Matt Capo, PT Accelerated Physical Therapy and Occupational Health, Inc. Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead, MS New Grad as Travel PT I have a student that will be graduating this summer. He is considering working as a travel PT for a while and wanted some feedback from our experienced group. What is your opinion about a new grad working as a travel PT? Thanks for your input. Krajewski Administrator Medical & Sports Rehab Naples, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 One more vote that it's a horrible idea. Matt Capo, PT Accelerated Physical Therapy and Occupational Health, Inc. Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead, MS New Grad as Travel PT I have a student that will be graduating this summer. He is considering working as a travel PT for a while and wanted some feedback from our experienced group. What is your opinion about a new grad working as a travel PT? Thanks for your input. Krajewski Administrator Medical & Sports Rehab Naples, FL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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