Allied Health Professional Frequently Asked Questions

It's easy! Simply fill out our application and the skills checklist specific for your specialty. Our recruiters will evaluate your qualifications and contact you by phone to match you with assignments that complement your allied health training.

To work with Platinum Select, you must be a graduate of a U.S. accredited allied healthcare program, hold a valid professional practice license or certification and present proof of the right to work in the United States.

We specialize in placing therapy professionals, including physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapist assistants, respiratory therapists, speech and language pathologists and radiation therapists. We also place various lab and imaging professionals, including radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, MRI technologists, CT technologists, ultrasound technicians, cardiovascular technologists and polysomnography technologists into allied health positions.

Absolutely not. A processed application simply means you can start searching for assignments available at Platinum Select. Once you decide you're ready to go, just let us know and we'll start matching you with assignments that meet your qualifications and career needs.

Your commitment is equal to the length of the assignment you agree to take.

Our staffing service is absolutely free to you. Our services are paid for by our client healthcare facilities.

At Platinum Select, we're all about personalization, and that includes your benefits. All travelers receive a customized benefits package tailored to their specific needs. Certain positions offer outstanding bonuses and incentives.

Platinum Select offers Day One Coverage medical insurance to travelers starting new assignments.

Platinum Select allied health professionals are among the most satisfied in the industry. Pay rates are always competitive and vary by assignment, specialty, location and experience. Talk to your experienced recruiter for details.

Most of our allied health professionals are paid directly from our payroll department. A few facilities do pay our travelers directly. For your convenience, we provide compensation via direct deposit or overnight mail each week.

Yes! With Platinum Select's Refer a Friend Program, you're eligible to receive a $250 referral bonus for every candidate you refer to us. Please visit our Refer a Friend page for detailed information about our program..

Job flexibility is very important to Platinum Select, which is why we offer various assignment lengths for allied health travel jobs. Assignments can range from one week to one year. Depending on your specific needs, we always try to customize the length of an assignment to meet your requirements.

Yes. Some of the hospitals we staff hire local allied health travel professionals. Your recruiter will know if you're eligible for local travel.

Our commitment to job flexibility includes the types of allied health jobs we offer. Platinum Select provides our professionals with a variety of healthcare settings to choose from, including acute care hospitals, rehab clinics, home health, school systems, nursing facilities and government facilities. Aside from allied health travel assignments, we also offer permanent allied health jobs for those looking to settle down. With the wide array of assignment choices you have at Platinum Select, chances are, you'll find the exact job you're looking for!

Please contact your recruiter for further assistance. You can also fill out our permanent job inquiry form and one of our experienced staff members will contact you shortly.

This depends on how quickly you want to begin. Having your application and skills checklist completed speeds things up considerably. You could start your first assignment within one week, or four to six weeks. To learn more about assignments that are currently available, apply today!

Of course! Once your application and skills checklist is accepted, we'll assign you an experienced recruiter who'll guide you through the entire job search process. For many of our allied health professionals, their recruiters become trusted career advisors who help them in every aspect of their search for the perfect assignment.

At Platinum Select, we offer our allied health professionals the flexibility to choose from various assignment lengths at an assortment of healthcare settings. That means you have a great chance at getting the assignment you want. Even if we don't have your specific position in the location of your choice, we'll contact facilities in that area, present your credentials and search for assignments. You are our number one priority and we won't stop searching until we've secured the exact assignment you want.

We'll send your credentials, along with your selected start date, to the facility you've chosen. They'll review your application and interview you via telephone. Don't worry, your recruiter will be right beside you, giving you all the advice and resources you to need to help you secure the assignment.

Following the interview, you and the facility will determine if you're the right fit for the assignment. Your commitment begins only if and when you decide to accept the assignment.

No, you are only committed to the length of the assignment you choose.

Once you commit to an assignment, you'll receive a confirmation package in the mail with all pertinent information about your assignment. And of course, you can count on your recruiter to work with you to make sure you're fully prepared!

Your recruiter will inform you about the specific licensing requirements in the state of your assignment. For more information, visit our traveler resources page. We're here to assist you and make this part of the process easy.

We recommend that you drive to your assignment if you are traveling away from home. This gives you the freedom to explore your new area when you're not working. However, if you will be working in a major city where parking is limited and public transportation is readily available, you may consider leaving your car at home. Platinum Select will reimburse your travel expenses to your assignment, regardless of how you choose to get there.

Absolutely! Many of our travelers share their adventure with a colleague, spouse or close friend.

Our housing department qualifies only the most reputable housing properties. Our travelers receive free, deluxe, private accommodations in secure surroundings that are usually located close to your assignment. Each furnished unit will be in move-in condition upon your arrival, complete with house wares and utilities. Most properties feature luxurious amenities, such as pools, fitness centers and tennis courts.

Yes! Our temporary professionals receive free deluxe, private housing. Unlike other staffing companies that only offer shared housing or charge for private accommodations, Platinum Select travelers enjoy furnished, private housing in a neighborhood close to their facility.

Yes. If you arrange and pay for your own housing, you'll receive a monthly housing stipend or subsidy. The subsidy varies by position and assignment location.