Travel Physical Therapist - $3,030 per week

MED NINJAS; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Housing/travel support

Job summary

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois. The position supports a 17‑week assignment with 40 hours per week and 8‑hour day shifts.

Responsibilities include evaluating and treating orthopedic and neurological patients, assessing mobility and function, developing individualized care plans, and documenting progress in the EMR. A valid IL PT license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Active Licensed Physical Therapist (Illinois) required.
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions across all age groups.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including range of motion, strength, mobility, and functional performance.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs, limitations, and goals.
• Modify treatment plans as needed in response to patient progress and clinical evidence.
• Safely perform patient transfers and demonstrate proper body mechanics.
• Apply therapeutic taping and modalities (e.g., ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis) as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to achieve established treatment goals.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers.
• Screen patients for therapy effectiveness and ongoing needs.
• Supervise and guide support personnel in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Accurately complete daily documentation and billing in the therapy EMR system.
• Maintain clinical documentation per policy requirements.
• Communicate patient progress and recommendations with referring providers.
• Foster a respectful, empathetic, and patient-centered care environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary (in list format) for Physical Therapist (PT)

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions across all age groups.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including range of motion, strength, mobility, and functional performance.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs, limitations, and goals.
• Modify treatment plans as needed in response to patient progress and clinical evidence.
• Safely perform patient transfers and demonstrate proper body mechanics.
• Apply therapeutic taping and modalities (e.g., ultrasound, interferential, iontophoresis) as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to achieve established treatment goals.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers.
• Screen patients for therapy effectiveness and ongoing needs.
• Supervise and guide support personnel in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Accurately complete daily documentation and billing in the therapy EMR system.
• Maintain clinical documentation per policy requirements.
• Communicate patient progress and recommendations with referring providers.
• Foster a respectful, empathetic, and patient-centered care environment.
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy
• Active Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) (Illinois)
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Med Ninjas Job ID #15515. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits