Anders Group is thankful to be able to offer currently day one medical benefits to our full time travel contractors. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, employer paid STD and LTD coverage. We have a variety of plans available depending on what coverage needs you may have.… Read More »
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What am I going to be paid?
Top pay is great reason to travel as a healthcare professional. More often than not, traveling pays better than full time, permanent positions. In addition to this higher pay, there are added benefits associated with traveling, such as tax incentives in the form of “per diems.” But how much is… Read More »
Guest Blog by James Spencer from HoboHealth: How to Decide Where to Travel
People frequently ask me if I get to choose where I go as a traveling therapist. Let’s clear this up right now. Yes. As a traveler, you choose where the recruiter looks for jobs for you, you have the choice of whether you interview for any specific job, and you… Read More »
Making a Move
Are you looking for a new permanent position in a different geographic area? Maybe you are looking for a change in scenery or your significant other found a job in a new state. You are excited to make the move, but perhaps you haven’t visited the area before or… Read More »
How do I keep up with all these state licenses?
As a traveler, most will hold a few state licenses. This opens up opportunities available and helps make your profile stand out. For licensure, try to organize information per state in a file from that very first license. Note all dates or items specific to that state’s requirements for their… Read More »
A Day in the Life of Your Recruiter…
7 am: Check my phone. Bob, my PT, has the flu. Email client to let them know asap he won’t be in today. Facility upset…no one is allowed to get sick ever. Just kidding (well sort of). Arrange for coverage or make up hours. 8 am: Hello office. Power… Read More »
Housing…What are My Options as a Traveler?
When it comes to traveling, there certainly are a lot of things to consider. One of the most important is where are you going to live. More than likely you’re in a new city, maybe even a new state, and chances are you don’t know where to start. That’s where… Read More »
Employee of the Quarter
Thankful for all our amazing travelers! This quarter, David has been chosen as the Anders Group Employee of the Quarter! David has been an OT with Anders Group since 2012. He is hard working, dedicated to the success of each assignment, and gets wonderful performance evaluations. We are lucky to… Read More »
Can Anders Group Pay Me More?
We get this question a lot and find it helpful when we explain how pay rates are derived. Anders Group is the coordinator between the facility and traveler on setting up assignments. Hourly pay rates are determined by the facility. They offer all staffing agencies an all inclusive hourly rate… Read More »
May 2015 Graduates….So Starts Your Professional Journey. But wait, I don’t know what Path I Want to Take?!
Graduation is coming up. You may be finishing up your last rotation and beginning to study for your certification exams or boards. Whatever healthcare profession you may fall under, the job hunt is about to come into full swing. For some, their clinical rotations will confirm what they already… Read More »