Lifestyle

You’ve probably heard about some of the perks of working per diem. You can take time off without asking for it. You can work only a few days a week, or month! You can have more time off at the holidays. You can work in a variety of settings at the same time. But how can you actually afford to work per diem as a physical therapist?

What can you expect to be paid as a per diem physical therapist or occupational therapist? You already know the answer, it depends. But what does it depend on? Location and setting mostly seem to dictate pay rates. Experience may not be as much as a factor as one would expect.

As a PT who wants to practice in multiple states, there are many benefits to obtaining compact privileges if they are available to you. Not only is the process easier and faster than a traditional license by endorsement, keeping up with your physical therapy CEUs is much easier too!

Keeping up with your CEUs in order to renew your occupational or physical therapy license can seem daunting when you only have one state license. What do you do when you become a travel therapist and have multiple licenses to maintain?

To renew or not to renew your physical therapy license? That is the question.

Sometimes, there is no question. If you live and work in just one state and don't plan to move or work in another state, then yes. Fulfill your physical therapy CEU requirements, renew on time and keep on practicing! Other times though, it’s not so cut and dry.

Have you ever wondered about working solely as a per diem physical therapist? I’ve seen this topic discussed more and more around the internet lately. The reasons PTs seem to be interested in this vary: burn out, wanting to spend time with young children, having more time to start and grow your side hustle, simply looking for more flexibility and control of your time…and time off! Whatever your reason, it can definitely be done.