Detailed profiles of the highest-rated agencies based on real traveler feedback.
★★★★★ 4.9/5
What sets them apart: ProTherapy is a PT-owned agency founded by therapists who traveled themselves. This means the people running the company understand clinical concerns, pay package nuances, and what matters to therapists on assignment — not just the business side of staffing.
Pay: Consistently rated highest in pay transparency. Travelers report receiving $200-$400/week more than comparable assignments at larger agencies. The smaller size means lower overhead, and they pass those savings directly to clinicians.
Recruiter quality: Because the owners have clinical backgrounds, conversations about productivity expectations, documentation, and facility culture are substantive — not scripted. Travelers consistently praise the personalized, responsive communication.
Best for: Therapists who prioritize pay above all else, want genuine transparency in their package, and value working with people who understand therapy. The assignment volume is smaller than mega-agencies, but the positions they have tend to be premium.
Disciplines: PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA, SLPA · Coverage: All 50 states
★★★★☆ 4.4/5
Overview: One of the most popular mid-to-large agencies. Strong benefits package including 401(k) matching — a perk many agencies don't offer. Well-designed online portal for document management.
Strengths: Competitive pay, strong benefits, good technology platform. Wide assignment selection across settings and locations.
Watch out for: Recruiter turnover is the most common complaint. Travelers report being reassigned to new recruiters and having to rebuild the relationship. When you get a good recruiter, the experience is excellent.
Disciplines: PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA · Coverage: Nationwide
★★★★☆ 4.3/5
Overview: Known for excellent onboarding support, especially for first-time travelers. Day-one health insurance is a major selling point. Recruiters tend to be attentive and supportive.
Strengths: Best-in-class new traveler support. Day-one insurance. Responsive recruiters. Good assignment variety.
Watch out for: Pay may not be as competitive as smaller agencies. Some travelers report that once you're established, the hand-holding support becomes less necessary and you're essentially paying for it through lower packages.
Disciplines: PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA · Coverage: Nationwide
★★★★☆ 4.1/5
Overview: Solid mid-size agency praised for pay transparency. Recruiters are responsive and willing to explain package structures clearly.
Strengths: Strong transparency, good pay, responsive service. Travelers appreciate the honest communication style.
Watch out for: Benefits package isn't as comprehensive as larger agencies (no 401k match reported). Smaller assignment volume in some regions.
★★★☆☆ 3.8/5
Overview: Large agency with massive assignment volume. If you want options in specific locations, Jackson likely has something. Part of the Jackson Healthcare family of companies.
Strengths: Highest assignment volume in the therapy space. Nationwide coverage. Decent benefits.
Watch out for: Pay tends to run below market — especially stipends. Recruiters manage many travelers, leading to less personalized attention. You may need to advocate strongly for yourself.
★★★☆☆ 3.5/5
Overview: The largest healthcare staffing company overall. Huge infrastructure and volume, but size comes with tradeoffs in personalization and pay competitiveness.
Strengths: Established infrastructure, many assignments, brand recognition.
Watch out for: Most common complaints are around pay transparency and hidden deductions. Some travelers report quoted pay not matching actual paychecks. Recruiter quality is inconsistent — some great, some unresponsive. The massive scale means you may feel like a number.
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