Outpatient | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Rehabilitation Contract in Lincoln, Illinois

Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Central Illinois: join an outpatient rehabilitation team and help adolescents, adults, and older adults improve mobility, function, and quality of life. This 13-week outpatient physical therapy contract offers a primarily weekday schedule, a supportive critical-access healthcare setting, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming Lincoln, Illinois, community.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel physical therapy contract
• Location: Lincoln, Illinois, in the Central Illinois region
• Assignment Dates: October 19, 2026 – January 18, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060–$2,210
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Four shifts per week; primarily 10-hour day shifts from approximately 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Schedule Flexibility: Eight-hour or 10-hour shifts may be considered
• Weekend Coverage: No regularly scheduled weekends; occasional Saturday coverage from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. may be required on a rotating basis
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Documentation: Cerner experience preferred

Located in Lincoln, Illinois, this outpatient physical therapy opportunity offers a friendly, community-oriented setting with historic character, local parks, and convenient access to the broader Central Illinois region. It is an excellent opportunity for a Physical Therapist seeking a rewarding travel healthcare assignment in Illinois.

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Physical Therapist experience required
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license, active and in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted
• Outpatient rehabilitation or outpatient physical therapy experience preferred
• Strong patient evaluation, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and patient education skills
• Ability to provide physical therapy care for orthopedic, neurologic, postoperative, geriatric, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Adaptability and willingness to float within the healthcare organization or to a nearby affiliated location if needed

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care based on clinical findings and functional goals
• Provide therapeutic interventions for orthopedic, neurologic, postoperative, and chronic conditions
• Perform gait training, strength testing, range-of-motion activities, balance training, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training
• Utilize appropriate modalities and techniques, including electrical stimulation, ultrasound, traction, cryotherapy, moist heat, TENS, and manual therapy as indicated
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, adaptive equipment, body mechanics, safety, and injury prevention
• Complete reassessments, establish short- and long-term goals, and update plans of care as patients progress
• Coordinate discharge planning and promote safe transitions across care settings
• Document physical therapy care accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic medical record
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and support services, including interpretation services when appropriate

Apply now for this outpatient Physical Therapist travel contract in Lincoln, Illinois, and join a supportive Central Illinois healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.