
Hospital | Physical Therapist
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Macomb, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Physical Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 31, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.75
- Weekly
- $2,230
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,960
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $55.75/hour — 10% above the median for Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois ($50.60/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois right now
- 108 open Physical Therapist jobs in Illinois from 8 agencies, 4 of them in Macomb.
- Pay in these listings: $10.70 – $76.70/hour, median $52.88/hour.
- Typical Physical Therapist pay in Illinois: $50.60/hour ($105,248/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: TLC Nursing & Allied ($70.17/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Hospital Rehabilitation in Macomb, Illinois
Explore a rewarding Travel Physical Therapist job in Macomb, Illinois, providing outpatient and occasional inpatient rehabilitation services in a hospital setting. Join a collaborative rehabilitation team and deliver high-quality physical therapy care to patients with orthopedic, neurological, and vestibular conditions. This 13-week Illinois travel therapy assignment offers the opportunity to use strong clinical judgment and generalist PT skills in a welcoming western Illinois community with a relaxed atmosphere, historic character, and convenient access to parks and regional amenities.
Travel Physical Therapy Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150–$2,310
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel physical therapy assignment
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
- Location: On-site in Macomb, Illinois
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts, five 8-hour shifts, or a combination based on department needs
- Weekend Requirement: Weekend rotation approximately every six weeks
- Holiday Requirement: Holidays as needed
- Patient Care Setting: Primarily outpatient physical therapy with occasional inpatient weekend coverage when outpatient volume is low
- Charting System: Cerner
- Orientation: Department-specific orientation provided
Travel Physical Therapist Job Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist license eligible for practice in Illinois
- At least 1 year of physical therapy experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Strong orthopedic physical therapy skills
- Generalist skills consistent with foundational physical therapy practice
- Pediatric physical therapy experience highly preferred
- Ability to provide skilled care across outpatient and occasional inpatient rehabilitation settings
- Willingness to participate in the rotating weekend and holiday schedule
Travel PT Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
- Provide skilled treatment for orthopedic conditions involving the hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, back, and neck
- Treat patients with neurological and vestibular diagnoses, including cerebrovascular accident recovery and balance-related disorders
- Deliver age-appropriate physical therapy care to pediatric patients when scheduled
- Provide outpatient therapy services and support inpatient coverage as needed
- Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and document care accurately in Cerner
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation team and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective patient outcomes
- Manage a variable daily caseload based on patient census and scheduled treatment hours
- Follow department procedures, professional standards, and patient-safety guidelines
Apply now for this Travel Physical Therapist opportunity and join a hospital rehabilitation team in Macomb, Illinois.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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