Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join as a traveling Physical Therapist where you’ll help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings preferred.
• Experience managing caseloads in post-acute or long-term care environments preferred.
• Willingness to split assignment and travel between multiple local facilities (Tuscola, Arcola, Bement) as required by the client.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule and meet facility documentation and productivity expectations.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 08:30-16:30, 5x8 schedule.
• Assignment Structure: Split assignment between multiple local facilities within the Tuscola area; travel between sites required.
• Contract Weeks: 13-week assignment.

Location Highlights

Experience small-town central Illinois living with easy access to regional outdoor and cultural attractions. Tuscola is a short drive from the Kickapoo State Recreation Area and Kankakee River State Park, both within approximately 45–60 minutes for hiking and boating. The area offers a quiet, suburban-rural lifestyle with local festivals and dining options in downtown Tuscola and nearby Arcola, located about 10–15 minutes away. Commuting to larger cities is practical; Champaign-Urbana is approximately 35 miles (about 40–50 minutes) and offers university cultural events, restaurants, and regional transit connections. Outdoor recreation and a slower pace suit clinicians seeking a balanced work-life arrangement.

EEO Statement

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.