Travel Physical Therapist - $2,566 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Rushville, Illinois.

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 20 weeks
• Openings: 1

Work Setting

Critical access hospital in a rural setting with 18 inpatient beds. Therapy department is over 90% outpatient with the remaining 10% inpatient/swing bed patients. Interdisciplinary therapy team consisting of PT, OT, and Speech Therapy. Treats all ages and diagnoses including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general adult populations.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

Requirements

• Current Illinois PT license required if applicable
• Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy or accredited college/university with a certificate in Physical Therapy
• Current BLS/BCLS certification required
• Experience in all aspects of physical therapy required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Knowledge of physical medicine, PT modalities, anatomy, and physiology
• Physical demands include vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and standing

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, planning, directing, and administering PT treatments as prescribed by a physician
• Supervises and delegates responsibilities to supportive PT staff
• Performs patient assessments and formulates individualized plans of care and teaching plans, including family involvement as appropriate
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation and patient charges
• Coordinates and communicates with physicians, staff, and administrative team to ensure quality patient care
• Participates in infection control, equipment training, safety, and quality programs
• Maintains professionalism and respect for patient and family cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs