Outpatient | Physical Therapist

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Assignment in Lincoln, Illinois

Join an outpatient physical therapy team in Lincoln, Illinois, for a 13-week travel assignment with daytime hours, competitive weekly pay, and no regular weekend requirement. Provide meaningful rehabilitation services to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a welcoming central Illinois community.

Travel Physical Therapy Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060-$2,210
• Location: Lincoln, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 8-hour shifts may also be considered
• Weekend Coverage: Primarily weekday scheduling with occasional Saturday coverage on rotation, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Travelers: First-time travelers are welcome; local candidates may be considered

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of physical therapy experience required; outpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, documentation, and time-management skills
• Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, post-operative, musculoskeletal, and geriatric conditions preferred
• Proficiency with therapeutic exercise, gait training, mobility assistance, balance training, and patient education
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation and healthcare team
• Willingness to float within the assigned hospital or nearby affiliated locations, as needed

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and establish individualized plans of care
• Provide outpatient rehabilitation treatment for patients with orthopedic, neurological, post-operative, chronic, and age-related conditions
• Deliver therapeutic exercises, functional mobility training, gait and balance activities, and appropriate physical modalities
• Support patients recovering from joint replacements, fractures, spinal procedures, shoulder repairs, neurological events, and other injuries
• Assess strength, range of motion, pain, mobility, safety, and functional limitations
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, assistive devices, body mechanics, and injury prevention
• Monitor progress, complete reassessments, and update short- and long-term goals as appropriate
• Document evaluations, treatments, care plans, and patient progress accurately in Cerner
• Coordinate care with physical therapy professionals and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Apply now for this outpatient travel Physical Therapist opportunity in Lincoln, Illinois, and join a supportive rehabilitation team serving 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.