Travel Physical Therapist - $2,642 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 54,600 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits

Housing stipend

Meals & incidentals stipend

License reimbursement

$1,200 CEU allowance per year

401(k) plan

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

Critical Connection, Inc. is seeking a passionate travel Physical Therapist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. This role involves evaluating and treating patients in an acute care setting, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration. Mentorship is available for both experienced clinicians and new graduates.

The ideal candidate will hold a Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy and preferably an active state PT license. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, including a housing stipend and a 401(k) plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• Active (or pending) state PT license required.
• Acute care or hospital experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in acute and inpatient hospital settings.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Document patient progress and outcomes.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Individualized care planning

Mobility training

Gait training

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Hazel Crest, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated, patient-focused Physical Therapist (PT) to join a hospital-based acute care and inpatient rehabilitation team. This role is ideal for clinicians who enjoy fast-paced environments, interdisciplinary collaboration, and helping patients recover after surgery, illness, or injury.

Both experienced clinicians and new grad PTs are welcome, with mentorship and clinical support provided.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients in acute and inpatient hospital settings
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Provide mobility training, gait training, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and case managers
• Document patient progress and outcomesEducate patients and families on safe mobility and recovery

Hospital Environment

• Acute care and inpatient rehab units
• High-acuity, medically complex patient population
• Interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Active (or pending) state PT license
• Acute care or hospital experience preferred (not required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay (travel or local contracts)
• Guaranteed hours
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend (travel roles)
• Meals & incidentals stipend
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Weekly direct deposit

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18575849. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy:PT ACUTE CARE/HOSPITAL,07:00:00-15:00:00