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New grad therapy jobs

Start your travel therapy career as a new grad

Ready to embark on a career in travel therapy? You won’t be sorry.


As a traveling therapist, you’ll gain the unique opportunity to combine your passion for helping others with your love for exploring new places. The best part is you can start traveling as soon as you’ve finished your degree! And we’re here to help you get started.


When you travel with Fusion Medical Staffing, you’ll be paired with your very own recruiter who sticks with you for every assignment. Not only will you have a built-in buddy through your recruiter, but as a therapy new grad, you’ll also have access to a mentor who’s been in your shoes. They’ll be there for you as you go through your first few travel jobs.

Traveling wait time: none – start traveling now!

Medical traveler compliance & licensure

Being a therapy traveler is an exciting way to grow your experience, but what if your dream travel assignment is asking for certifications you don’t have? We want to help you reach your potential, so we help you find the therapy training and financial assistance you need to cover the cost of licensing and certifications.

Degrees & certifications

Licensing and certification can be confusing. It’s hard enough keeping up with the requirements of your home state, so how do you get compliant for places you’ve never been? Degrees and certifications depend on your field and specialty. Luckily, our compliance experts work with you, your recruiter, and the facility to ensure you have all relevant credentials required for traveling therapy jobs.

Compliance requirements

Some compliance requirements are the same across the board, but there are others that will depend on your therapy specialty. These are the three main parts of compliance:

  • Occupational health records: Required immunizations and health examinations

  • Documentation: Tax forms, insurance paperwork, and licenses

  • Testing: Certifications, online trainings, and workplace safety exams

    How to apply

    Getting started is easy. Simply fill out an application and complete the skills checklist. A recruiter will get back to you quickly!

    Picture yourself in one of these new grad travel therapy jobs

    What does a new grad physical therapist do?

    Traveling physical therapists are important in helping patients improve their movement throughout their rehabilitation process. Whether a patient has a chronic condition, an illness or an injury, new grad physical therapy helps facilitate treatments and preventions, so patients can lead their best physical lives. Have you thought about becoming a travel PT? Here are some things you can specialize in.

    Physical therapy specialties:
    • Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Certified Specialist (CCS)

    • Clinical Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist (ECS)

    • Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS)

    • Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS)

    • Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS)

    • Pediatric Certified Specialist (PCS)

    • Sports Certified Specialist (SCS)

    • Women’s Health Certified Specialist (WCS)

      Choose where you go

      With opportunities for travelers all over the country, we’ve selected areas with the most popular medical traveling jobs to help you find your best fit.

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      The perks of working with Fusion

      Competitive pay

      Competitive pay

      Traveling therapists are needed everywhere. Fusion has compensation packages for traveling physical therapists and occupational therapists that give you the freedom to live and explore.

      Certifications

      Certifications

      State licenses and therapy certification costs are paid for by Fusion, because we want you to be awesome at what you do!

      Per diem

      Per diem

      When you become a traveling physical therapist or traveling occupational therapist, we give you a weekly, tax-free per diem to help cover daily expenses, like transportation and meals.

      Travel life

      Travel life

      When you’re a medical traveler you get to live the best of your travel and work lives, together! Plus, you’ll gain valuable life experience along the way.

      F.A.Q.s

      Do I need to be licensed in every state?

      Yes. Each state requires an official license. Your Student Outreach Coordinator and Recruiter can help walk you through the different processes to obtain each state license. Part of your pay package includes reimbursement for new licenses so keep that paperwork handy.

      Can I switch settings as a New Grad traveler?

      Absolutely! One of the perks of Travel Therapy is trying out the different settings in the profession. As a travel professional you can build your resume with multiple medical settings in a short amount of time. We call it the ‘Try it before you buy it’ scenario. Get out there, test the waters and find what fits best!

      How can I be the most successful in traveling as a New Grad?

      Be flexible! The most successful New Grad travelers are open to new experiences, locations and settings. Keep an open mind when discussing your preferences. When it’s all said and done, it’s your choice in where you start your career and how you navigate the travel world. The options are endless, where will you begin?

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