Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in Effingham, IL

This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in Effingham, IL with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center. This role pays $1,852 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule.

In this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1.

Job Details

• Facility: Lakeland Rehab & Health Care Center
• Location: Effingham, IL 62401
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Days (5x8)
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
• Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
• Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral