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Early Travel Career
Experienced Travelers

How Healthcare Traveling Has Changed Over Time

May 10, 2023

Becoming a healthcare traveler is a rewarding career path for adventurous spirits who love a challenge and making a difference. However, though steeped in history, healthcare traveling only emerged a few decades ago. So where did it all begin and how has it changed? Below we’ll traverse the major milestones in the history of travel nursing to see its quick growth and increasing need.

A healthcare traveler engaging with a patient
Healthcare Training
Experienced Travelers
Healthcare Recruiting
Early Travel Career
Travel Nurse Assignment

Patient Engagement Strategies for Providers and Travelers

Apr 20, 2023

The healthcare industry is complex, and it can be intimidating for patients and their families. Many struggle to obtain, process, communicate, and understand the information given or services offered because they lack health literacy or a proper understanding of their medical conditions.

A GetMed occupational therapy traveler helping a patient.
Healthcare Recruiting
Early Travel Career

Travel with GetMed Staffing as an Occupational Therapist

Apr 5, 2023

Occupational therapists help people with injuries, illnesses, disabilities, or conditions that affect their ability to do daily activities.

An OT session will focus more on functional restoration.

A GetMed physical therapist traveling right after college
Early Travel Career
Travel Nurse Assignment
Healthcare Recruiting

Advantages of a Traveling Physical Therapist Post-College

Mar 22, 2023

Becoming a physical therapist can be an enriching career path in healthcare. Unlike other positions in the industry that spend a limited time with patients, physical therapists spend weeks and sometimes months with their patients, allowing them to build more meaningful relationships.