Travel Physical Therapy Assistant

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant in DeKalb, IL

This travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in DeKalb, IL with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Physical Therapy Assistant contract at Oak Crest Dekalb. This role pays $1,792 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule.

In this travel Physical Therapy Assistant 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. Start your application today to learn more about this travel Physical Therapy Assistant job in DeKalb, IL and other assignments available nationwide.

Job Details

• Facility: Oak Crest Dekalb
• Location: DeKalb, IL 60115
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Days (5x8)
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Setting: Contact for details

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on treatment under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist, following each patient's established plan of care
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility activities
• Progress interventions within the established plan of care as patients advance, as directed by the supervising therapist
• Monitor patient response during treatment and report progress and concerns to the supervising therapist

Travel Physical Therapy Assistant Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Physical Therapy Assistant 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

Explore DeKalb, 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.