Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,606 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Outpatient Physical Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of experience and orthopedic caseload expertise for a critical access, Magnet-designated hospital.

Details

• Outpatient clinic setting within a critical access, Magnet-designated hospital
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, day shift 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with some flexibility available
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No floating required within scope of this role
• Uses Cerner for charting; prior experience preferred
• Facility has 25 staffed beds

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• IL state PT license required and must be active and in hand at time of application (license required if applicable)
• Manual Therapy certification required; Dry Needling certification preferred
• Orthopedic specialty and outpatient clinic setting experience required
• Experience with adaptive and assistive devices, AROM/AAROM/PROM, body mechanics, pain and sensory assessment, skin integrity checks, strength testing, and vital sign monitoring required
• Documentation experience required including assessments, evaluations, discharge summaries, short and long term goals, and plan of care
• Experience treating orthopedic conditions such as ankle sprains, cervicalgia, DDD, DJD, frozen shoulder, gait training, hip fractures, knee injuries, low back pain, sciatica, spinal conditions, and post-op joint or spinal surgery required
• Experience with post-stroke rehabilitation required
• Experience with modalities such as cryotherapy, e-stim, moist heat, TENS, and ultrasound required
• Experience with home exercise programs, patient/family education, and safety and injury prevention required
• Billing experience with Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare A/B, Private Pay, and Workers' Compensation required
• Experience with crutches, gait belts, walkers, and shoulder slings required
• Must arrive in IL at least 3 business days prior to start for fingerprinting compliance

Additional Information

• Main responsibilities include evaluating and treating outpatient orthopedic and post-stroke rehabilitation patients
• Business casual attire or plain solid scrubs required
• Free parking available in any unrestricted space
• Open to first-time travelers
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Day 1 orientation is virtual and at-home, requiring completion of assigned modules by 4:00 PM CST

American Traveler Job ID #P-742708. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.