Travel Physical Therapist - $2,040 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Physical Therapist Outpatient (PT OP) Chicago, Illinois
An outpatient Physical Therapist position is available with the organization to evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans aligned with patient needs, goals, and physician direction. The role includes delegation and direction of discipline-specific therapy services for assigned patients, along with timely and accurate medical record documentation. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift; 8 shift hours; minimum 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school; CPR certification; maintain an active/applicable license for the State where work will be performed; 2 years of outpatient clinical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Has this employee successfully completed an assignment with the organization previously; has this employee successfully completed an assignment with the organization previously.
• Responsibilities: Completes comprehensive evaluations of assigned patients and uses clinical reasoning to develop treatment plans and goals aimed at progressing patients toward discharge within an established length of stay. Completes medical record documentation including documentation, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry using approved formats in compliance with applicable guidelines and clinic policies. Ensures care is provided under signed, valid physician orders and within insurance approval as indicated and necessary for clinical care. Participates in student programs as assigned, providing supervision, development of learning objectives, and completion of student evaluations. Creates individualized professional development plans and pursues ongoing professional development through continuing education, self-study, and professional activities. Adheres to discipline-specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies; maintains professional licensure in good standing and completes all state-mandated continuing education requirements. Demonstrates ethical conduct in accordance with discipline-specific professional codes of conduct and supports organizational performance improvement initiatives through follow-through on action plans and feedback via staff meetings, focus groups, or direct supervisor input.

Benefits: The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1275530. 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: PT - PT OP Physical Therapist Outpatient.

About Cross Country Allied

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus