Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab (In/Outpatient)

American Traveler, LLC.; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for Outpatient and Inpatient Rehab in Illinois. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of PT experience and current BLS certification; license may be required depending on state rules.

Preference for experience with ortho, cardio-pulmonary, and neuro populations, plus strong skills in gait training and documentation. The position operates in a critical access hospital with 25 beds, covering both outpatient and inpatient rehab services on a day

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience
• Current BLS certification required
• License required if applicable
• Experience with orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurologic patient populations preferred
• Skilled in adaptive devices, gait training, and various assessment techniques
• Proficient in documentation including evaluations, care plans, and discharge planning

Responsibilities

• Critical access hospital setting with 25 staffed beds
• Position covers both Outpatient and Inpatient Rehab PT services
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM-4:30 PM)
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and home exercise program development
• Treats a variety of conditions including post-op orthopedic cases, COPD, CHF, stroke rehabilitation, and spinal cord injuries
• Utilizes equipment such as Hoyer lifts, gait belts, and specialty beds
• Grey scrub color required
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Time off requests should be discussed directly with the hospital manager
• Travel pairs are not accepted

Skills

PT experience

BLS certification

License

Ortho/Cardiopulm/Neuro experience

Gait training

Documentation

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for Outpatient and Inpatient Rehab in Illinois. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of PT experience and current BLS certification; license may be required depending on state rules.

Preference for experience with ortho, cardio-pulmonary, and neuro populations, plus strong skills in gait training and documentation. The position operates in a critical access hospital with 25 beds, covering both outpatient and inpatient rehab services on a day