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

Join an outpatient rehabilitation program in Lincoln, Illinois, as a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week contract with a consistent daytime schedule and collaborative clinical team. This opportunity is ideal for a Physical Therapist who enjoys treating diverse patient populations in a welcoming central Illinois community known for its historic character, convenient amenities, and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Specialty: Outpatient Physical Therapy
• Location: Lincoln, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060–$2,210
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
• Typical Hours: 6:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 8-hour schedules may also be considered
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Coverage: Primarily weekday scheduling; occasional Saturday coverage on a rotating basis may be required
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Healthcare Setting: Critical access outpatient rehabilitation program
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome to apply

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapy experience required
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Outpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
• Experience treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients preferred
• Ability to evaluate patients, develop individualized plans of care, and safely progress treatment
• Strong communication, clinical documentation, organization, and time-management skills
• Experience with Cerner or comparable electronic medical record systems preferred
• Willingness to participate in an occasional Saturday rotation and appropriate clinical floating as needed

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
• Provide therapeutic interventions for orthopedic, neurologic, post-surgical, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Treat patients with conditions including low back pain, cervicalgia, joint injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, post-operative shoulder and spine procedures, total hip and knee replacements, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and amputations
• Provide gait training, therapeutic exercise, mobility training, balance activities, manual techniques, modalities, and patient education
• Recommend and train patients in the safe use of assistive devices, adaptive equipment, walkers, crutches, and other mobility supports
• Establish measurable short- and long-term goals and monitor progress toward functional outcomes
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, body mechanics, and environmental safety
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Support safe discharge planning and promote each patient’s return to functional independence

Apply now to join this outpatient Physical Therapist travel opportunity in Lincoln, Illinois, and bring your rehabilitation expertise to a collaborative clinical 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.