Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,646 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with acute care experience for a 13-week travel assignment, working day shifts in an acute care hospital setting.

Details

• Acute care hospital inpatient setting
• Day shift schedule: 2x10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM
• Schedule includes Friday, Saturday, Sunday plus one additional day per week
• On-call rotation approximately every 7 weeks for coverage as needed
• Holidays are rotated; typically one holiday per year
• Both part-time and full-time candidates will be considered
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care PT experience required
• Rehabilitation hospital experience preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• Active state PT license required; pending licensure may be considered
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must be able to shave for N95 mask fit testing — CAPRs and PAPRs are not available or permitted at this facility; no exceptions
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 70 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Scrub attire: Caribbean blue scrubs or khakis with a lab coat required
• Open to both part-time and full-time travelers

American Traveler Job ID #P-704453. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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.

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