Hospital | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Hospital Outpatient | Red Bud, Illinois

Join a collaborative rehabilitation team as a travel Physical Therapist in Red Bud, Illinois, providing outpatient orthopedic, geriatric, and neurological care.

This 12-week hospital outpatient physical therapy assignment offers a consistent daytime schedule, one-on-one treatments, and the opportunity to support inpatient evaluations when needed. Red Bud provides a welcoming small-town atmosphere in southern Illinois, with a close-knit community and convenient access to outdoor recreation and regional amenities.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Location: Red Bud, Illinois
• Setting: Hospital-based outpatient physical therapy with occasional inpatient evaluation support
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990–$2,140
• Assignment: 12-week travel physical therapy assignment
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• End Date: December 13, 2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour daytime shifts
• Schedule Options: Five 8-hour shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or four 10-hour shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; schedule may be adjusted based on department needs
• Call Requirement: On-call support for inpatient weekend evaluations, including 1–2 weekends during the assignment
• Float Requirement: None
• Work Environment: Collaborative rehabilitation department with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy professionals; one-on-one outpatient treatments with no double booking

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy required
• At least 2 years of Physical Therapist experience, including outpatient physical therapy experience
• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Experience with outpatient physical therapy documentation
• Clinical experience treating orthopedic, geriatric, and neurological patient populations
• Strong patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and critical-thinking skills
• Manual therapy skills preferred
• Ability to assist with inpatient assessments when the inpatient therapist is unavailable
• Travel candidates must reside outside the 40-mile local radius
• Adaptable, dependable, resilient, and team-oriented approach to patient care

Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate outpatient patients and develop individualized physical therapy plans of care
• Provide one-on-one physical therapy treatments for orthopedic, geriatric, neurological, and other outpatient diagnoses
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
• Complete accurate and timely outpatient therapy documentation
• Perform inpatient evaluations when needed to support continuity of care
• Participate in scheduled weekend on-call coverage for inpatient evaluation needs
• Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapy colleagues to promote coordinated rehabilitation services
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety, mobility, and progress toward functional goals
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient response, clinical findings, and changing care needs

Apply now for this travel Physical Therapist opportunity and join a collaborative hospital outpatient rehabilitation team in Red Bud, 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.