2020 was the year medical workers were brought to the forefront of the public eye, proving not for the first time, the crucial role they play in a world-wide health crisis. As a registered nurse and freelance writer, my job was to provide accurate information on issues such as infection control, how to properly wear […]
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Recent Posts
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What it Meant to be a Nurse in 2020
Risa Kerslake, RN | 26 January, 2021
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How Do I Do My Taxes with the New W-4? An Expert Weighs In!
Recently, the W4 form received an overhaul. The form that you fill out with your employer when you start working, this document determines the rate you will have federal income taxes withheld from your pay – and now, it looks very different from the W4 that we all used for years. We asked Healthcare Tax […]
BHS Team | 19 January, 2021
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Physical Therapists: On HHS and DOJ’s Radar
In this blog I attempt to summarize the recommendations from a recent article found on https://www.lexology.com/. The article highlights enforcement in Physical Therapy. The Department of Health and Human Services and The Department of Justice have started to focus on “lower-cost” services such as PT providers that bill Medicare and Medicaid. A few examples: · […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 5 January, 2021
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Travel Nurses and Allied Health Professionals – Enter our New Year’s Giveaway!
Alright, be honest.. Have you ever headed into a new year saying “New Year, New Me” only to give up on your goal by the end of January? If the answer is “yes”, you’re not alone. Whether your goal is keeping a consistent workout schedule, eating healthier meals, or getting better sleep, it can be […]
BHS Team | 29 December, 2020
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Five Outdoor Activities To Do While On Assignment This Winter
Are you taking an assignment this winter in a northern state? Not sure how to have fun outside in the cold? Well bundle up, get ready for an adventure, and check out the list below for some ideas on how to make the most of your assignment this snow season. Ice skating Ice skating is […]
Emma Thompson | 22 December, 2020
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The Ultimate Guide for Travel Clinicians
Whether you are a seasoned traveler who’s working with us for the first time, or a first-time travel clinician, our Ultimate Guide has all of the information you are looking for, including: Housing and Travel Details Income Benefits And More! Have you checked out the BHS guide for Travel Clinicians? Check it out here!
BHS Team | 15 December, 2020
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Traveling as a PT Pair: One Couple’s Experience
This week, I had the opportunity to interview my colleague regarding her experience as a Traveling Physical Therapist. Stephanie and her husband Kyle, who is also a Physical Therapist, were newly engaged when they made the decision to travel. Between their combined college loans and high rent in the Boston area, they were attracted to […]
Allison Stringer, MS, PT, FAAOMPT, CHA | 8 December, 2020
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Nelan T., RN’s Experience With BHS [VIDEO INTERVIEW]
When Nelan T., a new psych RN, connected with her BHS recruiter, she had experienced unemployment twice in the same year. “I started Psych Nursing in January of this year, and I actually reached unemployment for a couple of weeks from that facility, with all of the COVID things going on.” Nelan says in an […]
Stacy Cyr | 1 December, 2020
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How Temporary Clinicians Can Help During the Holiday Season
As the cold fall season brings us closer to the winter months, it’s time to start planning for holiday coverage at your organization. Thanks to vacations and winter illnesses, many facilities find themselves without sufficient coverage from November through January. This can result in a decrease in revenue, burnout among regular staff, and — most […]
BHS Team | 24 November, 2020
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Standard Precautions for The New Universe
While COVID-19 can feel like the end of the world sometimes, the truth is that epidemics and pandemics are nothing new. In this blog post, our clinician liaison Susan Kelly talks about how far we have come in recognizing and dealing with these deadly outbreaks. Pandemics Throughout History One of the earliest known pandemics dates […]
Susan J. Kelly, BS, CNMT | 17 November, 2020
