Contract PT--what exactly is it?

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I'm about to graduate and I'm looking into jobs. I've had a lot of contract companies calling and offering jobs. They are saying that I can contract at some places for 13 weeks and stay within a given area. What are the pros and cons of going with contract PT vs a full time position at one location? Any thoughts?

Check out the forums on this website; they are geared towards traveling PTs:
http://www.medtravelerclub.com/

I haven't found yet a good resource for folks who want to travel; the above site is ok, but the forums are not very active. If anybody knows of a good website, please post.

As for pros and cons of contract work, I assume it's the same as in my previous line of work (I/T): as a contractor, you're paid more but generally you have no benefits and no stability - although the demand for PTs today seems to be fairly high. Moving around every few months can be tough on the spouse/SO, if you have one and if s/he follows you around. But it'd be a great way to see the country.

I think there was a post in the website above, where a PT bought a RV and used it to travel to new gigs. He would park it in a RV park and use it as lodging while on assignment. Not a bad idea!

I'm looking more into doing contract for one metro area vs travelling across the country...not sure if thats possible

Yeathat sounds better than traveling the country and you can travel but just In one city.


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