Outpatient | PT

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Rehabilitation Job in Lincoln, Illinois

Apply for a 13-week Travel Physical Therapist (PT) contract in Lincoln, Illinois, providing rehabilitation services that help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and independence. First-time travelers are welcome to join this collaborative, community-focused healthcare team.

Located in central Illinois, Lincoln offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, convenient access to outdoor recreation and local amenities, and proximity to the greater Springfield area. This travel physical therapy assignment is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking meaningful work in a close-knit rehabilitation setting.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,090
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel physical therapy contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Care Setting: Rehabilitation services within a 25-bed critical access setting
• Typical Daily Census: Approximately 20 patients
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Schedule Flexibility: Block schedule requests may be discussed
• Local Candidates: Accepted with no mileage-radius restriction
• Floating: May be required within the care setting or to a nearby affiliated location

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license in hand at the time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of Physical Therapist experience required
• Current BLS certification required; AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted
• Experience with patient evaluation, treatment planning, mobility training, gait training, therapeutic exercise, and functional rehabilitation
• Ability to work with a broad patient population, including orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, and post-operative patients
• Strong communication, clinical documentation, organization, and time-management skills
• First-time travel clinicians are welcome to apply
• Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions may be considered

Travel Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and ongoing reassessments
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs and functional goals
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, endurance, mobility, and safety
• Train patients in transfers, ambulation, gait mechanics, assistive-device use, and home exercise programs
• Support patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, neurologic conditions, cardiopulmonary diagnoses, injuries, and chronic conditions
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, progress, safety, and injury prevention
• Collaborate with nursing, providers, rehabilitation staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and communicate patient progress and discharge recommendations
• Promote safe patient handling, appropriate body mechanics, and effective use of rehabilitation equipment

Apply now for this Travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Lincoln, Illinois, and make a meaningful impact through rehabilitation care in central Illinois.

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.