Maximizing Your Income: W2, Travel, PRN, and 1099 Insights

Send us Fan MailIn "From Travel Contracts to 1099s: Maximizing Your Home Health Therapy Income," hosts Lisa and Dan explore the various employment options available to home health therapists, sharing personal experiences and financial insights across different career paths. Dan recounts his transformative 5-year travel therapy journey that took him and his wife across multiple states, earning six figures by age 28 through a combination of hourly rates and substantial stipends, while experiencing diverse clinical settings from Alaska to California. The discussion covers the pros and cons of salary positions (offering stability and benefits but less flexibility), pay-per-visit arrangements (providing autonomy but requiring self-advocacy), and 1099 contract work (maximizing tax benefits and control while sacrificing guaranteed income). Key takeaways include the importance of negotiating for fair compensation regarding drive time and complex cases, understanding how different pay structures truly impact your bottom line, and choosing employment arrangements that align with your life stage and personal goals. Both hosts emphasize that therapists must advocate for themselves, ask the tough questions about productivity expectations, and not be afraid to negotiate additional compensation for extra work - because as Lisa puts it, "I don't work for free, period.The Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun.CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/