Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,310 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist for a Lake Bluff, IL clinic, ideally with 1+ years of experience treating orthopedic and post‑operative patients.

• Outpatient clinic setting with strong post‑operative referral base.
• Average caseload of 55 visits per week.
• 60‑minute patient evaluations.
• Treats adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Case types include Achilles tendonitis, ACL tears, post‑operative back pain, disc herniation, fractures, rotator cuff repair, total joint replacement, and more.
• Documentation via NextGen EMR.
• Schedule is flexible, Monday–Thursday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.
• No floating required.
• No on‑call responsibilities.
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• 40 hours per week.
• Shift: Rotating, 5×8 hrs.
• Openings: 1.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 60‑minute patient evaluations for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for orthopedic and post‑operative conditions (e.g., Achilles tendonitis, ACL tears, post‑operative back pain, disc herniation, fractures, rotator cuff repair, total joint replacement).
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using NextGen EMR.
• Collaborate with clinic staff (PEC, aides, PTA) and utilize generative AI documentation scribe technology.
• Adhere to the scheduled