The DirectStaff blog
Straight talk on travel therapy pay, staffing economics, and why transparency changes what therapists earn and facilities spend.
For FacilitiesWhat Travel Therapy Staffing Actually Costs Facilities in 2026
When you pay a travel therapy bill rate, only part of it reaches the clinician. Here's where the rest goes, why legacy markups run so high, and how to tell what you're actually buying.
June 4, 2026 · DirectStaff Team
How Rural Hospitals and SNFs Can Cut Travel Therapy Costs Without Cutting Pay
Rural facilities pay the most for travel therapy and can least afford it. The way out isn't lower therapist pay — it's removing the intermediary layers that make the same coverage cost more.
June 3, 2026
For FacilitiesVMS vs. Direct Staffing Marketplace: What's the Difference?
A vendor management system and a direct marketplace solve the same problem — filling clinical gaps — in opposite ways. One adds a coordinating layer; the other removes layers. Here's how each works and what it costs.
June 2, 2026
For FacilitiesThe True Cost of an Unfilled Therapy Position
An empty therapy slot doesn't just delay care — it caps admissions, forfeits revenue, and strains the staff who stay. Here's how to price a vacancy so you can compare it honestly against the cost to fill it.
June 1, 2026