TheraTrooper® Special Forces Arriving

As a director of rehab, you’re familiar with the challenges of finding therapists. Filling a critical opening can’t happen fast enough! Yes, you can hire a contractor or traveler, but filling a job this way often comes at a cost. The traveler may have the credentials, but culture-fit is often overlooked by therapy contracting companies, and this can be a problem. After all, the Ensign culture and core values are what makes an Ensign-affiliated facility more than a building with people. And because culture is critical, an idea was floated. Why not create a new traveling therapist position in the Ensign family? Place therapists who are not only qualified with credentials, but who also know and support the unique culture that is Ensign. These elite therapists would be available for temporary placement whenever and wherever they’re needed by an Ensign-affiliated facility.

And that’s how the TheraTrooper position came to life. TheraTroopers represent all disciplines–OT, PT, and SLP–and are called to serve our new builds, our most staffing-challenged, or newly acquired facilities.

Not a typical traveling therapist job

This isn’t a typical travel job where therapists get to call recruiters and say: “Hey! I want to go to Sacramento for three months,” and the recruiters say, “Hey! OK!” Instead, it’s more like: “Hey! We need you to go to Reno for three weeks until our new therapist starts! Then Sonoma for two to cover a vacation!”

If you’re a therapist looking to explore new cities, expand your professional network, and build lifelong relationships, then becoming a TheraTrooper is a great opportunity. As a full time TheraTrooper with Ensign Services, you are considered family, are treated like family. We are building a team of Special Forces therapists who thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing therapy work environment. It won’t be easy, and we realize this opportunity to serve our Ensign-affiliated facilities will be challenging, but with lots of love and support, and a few extra goodies gently placed in a care package, it is an opportunity worth exploring!

Check out the Therapy Jobs page and look for TheraTrooper positions to read job descriptions and apply online.

First TheraTrooper Deployment

July 2017 – Mountain bike, check. Gas tank, full. Nav system set. Our first TheraTrooper is an adventurous empty-nester. She is traveling to Reno, Nevada, and then on to Santa Rosa, California. What a great opportunity to get out and see the country!