Ryan and Megan
Upbeat and in-depth travel healthcare focused content for allied (PT/OT/SLP) and nursing professionals. Two traveling physical therapists since 2020, Ryan and Megan, break down the travel healthcare lifestyle, news, RV living, and tips for being a thriving traveler from the unique perspective of traveling with a family. Ryan and Megan's uncanny banter make for an easy listen and inspire you to gain freedom through travel healthcare!
Episodes
How much do travel therapists actually take home?
Not the Instagram number, the real number after taxes, housing, and hidden costs.
In this episode, we break down exactly how travel therapy pay works and what new PTs, OTs, and SLPs should realistically expect their take-home pay to be on a travel contract.
We cover:
- How travel therapy pay is structured (taxed hourly vs untaxed stipends)
- Typical weekly take-home pay ranges (low...
Can new grads actually succeed in travel therapy, or is it a fast track to burnout?
In this episode, we break down the real question every new PT, OT, and SLP asks before traveling: Is travel therapy realistic right after graduation?
We cut through the hype and talk honestly about:
- Whether facilities actually hire new grads
- Which settings are safest for a first travel contract
- The biggest risk...
Everyone chases the paycheck, but we've learned that chasing this makes a bigger difference in your travel PT/OT/SLP happiness. Watch before you choose your next assignment.
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Yes, it's possible! Here's how we manage childcare while traveling the country as a traveling PT family. From "live-in" babysitters to daycare at an assignment location and beyond—these tips could save your sanity.
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Before signing your next travel PT/OT/SLP contract, make sure it includes these non-negotiables: 30-day cancelation, hourly guarantee, productivity expectations, and days off. We've learned the hard way -- here's how to protect yourself.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss house hacking as travel PTs and also owning a home while traveling.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the differences between part-time and full-time travel therapy assignments and their experience with recently starting a part-time assignment.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) provided the latest travel therapy news for the March 2025 Job Market for Travel PT, OT, SLP, PTA, and COTA.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) give a life update about their current travel assignment in CO, buying a new home, and 2025 plans.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the top 10 FAQs they're asked when speaking on college campuses and online.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) give their 5 Bold Tips for Travel Therapists.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the power of maximizing frugality, investing in memories, and retiring on assignment with travel therapy.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss how to transition smoothly into your next travel contract.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss landing their next travel assignment in a dream location, but it wasn't the first place they were looking!
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss a weekend mishap that leads to their RV (aka home on wheels) heading to the RV repair shop.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss how travel has changed since having kids.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss the ins and outs to consider when taking a travel healthcare assignment with a family.
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss transitioning to traveling as a family!
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss being able to earn a free, all-inclusive vacation with one of the travel companies they personally work with. Find out how you can also earn a trip to Cancun, Mexico, with this company! The company is revealed in the episode!
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Travel physical therapy couple (Ryan and Megan) discuss how traveling healthcare can help you avoid clinician burnout!
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