Travel Physical Therapist - Acute - $3,046 per week

About the Role

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment in an Acute Care setting in Urbana, Illinois. This role involves working with patients of all ages, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

Assignment details:

• Acute care hospital therapy unit
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week
• One weekend shift required per month
• No holiday shifts required
• 13-week contract
• Uses Epic for clinical documentation
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• RTO (Return Time Off) not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients while modifying plans of care as appropriate
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students
• Design individualized care plans integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and other providers using effective teaching methods
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to track functional performance
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the medical team throughout the rehabilitation process
• Provide supervision and feedback to support personnel in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Communicate patient status, progress, and discharge recommendations with the care team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
• Illinois Physical Therapist License required if applicable
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• ACLS and PALS certifications may be required (AHA)
• New graduates will be considered
• Experience with screening procedures, outcome measurement, and clinical documentation
• Experience supervising support personnel such as PTAs and rehab technicians
• Skilled in patient examination methods and physical therapy diagnosis

Pay

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians