Travel Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist in Chicago, IL

This travel Physical Therapist job in Chicago, IL with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapist contract at RUSH Specialty Hospital - Critical Illness Recovery. This role pays $2,445 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule.

In this travel Physical Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with personalized recruiter guidance, fast and straightforward onboarding, complimentary licensing support, and benefits that start on Day 1.

Job Details

• Facility: RUSH Specialty Hospital - Critical Illness Recovery
• Location: Chicago, IL 60607
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Days (5x8)
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish individualized treatment plans and functional goals
• Deliver therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait and mobility training across a varied caseload
• Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care to keep patients advancing toward their goals
• Direct and collaborate with Physical Therapist Assistants and the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Physical Therapy Requirements

• 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this Physical Therapy job in Chicago

• Get complete details in our physical therapy license guide.
• Discover live physical therapist salary data for travel assignments.
• Find the right travel PT housing for your assignment.
• Get complete details on physical therapy continuing education.

Explore Chicago, IL

Illinois offers therapy travelers Chicago's lakefront neighborhoods, central university towns, and wooded hills in the south. Chicago's neighborhood theaters and international restaurants offer plenty to explore away from work. The city is also home to a prominent rehabilitation research community, with specialized programs for complex neurological injuries, including brain and spinal cord injuries. Central Illinois changes the pace through university communities such as Champaign-Urbana and the historic sites around Springfield. In the south, the Shawnee hills bring forests and rock formations into the picture. Summer lakefront events, autumn drives, and museums and theaters through winter offer reasons to explore across seasons.

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At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.