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Therapist Registry vs. Travel Therapists

The True Cost Savings of Registry

As with any revolutionary change or introduction of something new, a spirited discussion has developed surrounding the value Registry adds to meeting the needs for additional Rehab Staff. Preferred would like to explain this valuable resource known as 'Registry' and compare it to 'Travel'.

Staffing for rehabilitation professionals such as PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs & SLPs throughout the United States has been quite a challenge. Not enough people are yet in the rehab field and because of that sometimes the quality of supplemental staff we utilize is not always up to the standard we prefer. In this crazy time of rehab professional shortages and tight budgets, we are here to discuss with you what Registry is, what Travel is, the differences between 'Registry' & 'Travel', and why Registry should be your first call when trying to meet the supplemental rehab staffing needs at your facility. Utilizing the services of Preferred Healthcare Registry before turning to the services of a travel company will not only meet your needs, but it will also provide other benefits that Travel cannot.

What is 'Registry'? Preferred Healthcare Registry employs local therapists who live, work, and shop in the same community as employees, co-workers, and patients. These therapists want to fill the varying needs of facilities in their cities, enjoying the variety and being able to focus most on the actual evaluations and treatments for patients. Some therapists like working at one facility while others prefer multiple settings. Some therapists like working a few hours to a few days a week so they can pursue outside hobbies or interests, while others prefer to work full-time or more consistently. As you can see, we have reahab professionals who can meet a wide variety of needs! With Registry, you also have the ability to cancel or adjust an assignment when your census changes. Preferred Healthcare has many client facilities in your area and WE are the ones responsible for ensuring our rehab professionals have work when they want and need it, not you. We have the highest standards and therefore employ and retain only the best therapists, ensuring you great value for your money. We are here to effectively meet your changing needs while exceeding your customer service expectations.

What is 'Travel'? Travel companies recruit therapists from other locations to temporarily move to your state and work at your facility meeting longer-term needs for a fixed time period. In this time of need for qualified therapists, they are a valid resource to help in solving shortages and meeting needs. With this solution, however, comes several strings. The cost is higher for a travel therapist than for a registry therapist because the "packages" employees receive are more expensive. Travel companies create packages to draw these rehab professionals to your state to work a long-term assignment for you. Common packages include furnished housing, car rentals, flights to and from your city, and other specially negotiated items. Travel therapists also require a commitment from you, the facility, to guarantee that rehab professional a certain number of hours and weeks of work.

When Should You Use Registry? When census increases, your employees call in sick or take a medical or personal leave of absence and you are left with a need for additional staff...we can help! Whether it's a day, a week, a month, several months, or even longer, we have your solution. We also provide fully customizable long term contracts and can even help you find a permanent placement for that open rehab position. It is in the facility's best interest to call Preferred Healthcare Registry first because you are getting your long-term assignment filled by someone local at a cheaper rate. Using a Registry therapist will not only save your budget, but it will also help you build a relationship with a therapist who will come to know your culture and procedures while bonding with your staff and patients. As a bonus, these therapists you have become confident and comfortable with will be able to serve you for years to come as your needs for rehab staff change. In addition, when your need for rehab staff drops, you can release the therapist back to Preferred Healthcare Registry. You will not be faced with the decision to reduce current staff hours because you have signed a contract guaranteeing a travel therapist a certain number of hours.

When Should You Use Travel? If you have long-term needs and you have called Preferred Healthcare Registry first and we have no one available...then you may want to call a travel company to try and fill that long-term need. Patients do need treating, and patient care is of utmost priority.

Cost Savings Registry vs. Travel

Preferred Healthcare Registry has the solution for you! In addition to cost savings, your current rehab staff will not be "flexed off" because you have made a signed commitment to a travel professional. This, I'm sure you will agree, is critical at a time when keeping your own employees happy, available, and loyal to your facility is crucial to being able to meet the needs of your patients. Our experienced Staffing Managers know the "ins" and "outs" and the differences in rehab settings; we know our therapists' strengths and will match you with the best, because that is what we keep, the best!

As you can see, using Registry will not only save you money, but it will also help keep you satisfied. Our company is known as the premier trend-setter in rehab staffing. We have focused on recruiting and staffing only Rehab Professionals for the entire life of our company. Our Management Team and Staffing Managers have been with us for a long time because they love what they do, servicing facilities and therapists with the best service out there! You will find our friendliness and responsiveness refreshing!

Its tough meeting budgets and patient needs! That is why Preferred Healthcare Registry is the First Solution for your needs. For Flexibility and Cost Effectiveness, call Preferred Healthcare Registry first!