What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting in Urbana, IL, with new graduates welcome to apply.
Details
- Acute care hospital therapy unit
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM schedule
- 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts
- Weekend and holiday shifts on a PRN basis as needed
- No floating requirements
- Epic EMR — experience required
Requirements
- Illinois PT license required (if applicable)
- BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
- Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
- Level 1 trauma experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- New graduates will be considered
- Skills required include clinical documentation, physical therapy diagnosis, examination methods, screening procedures, supervision of support personnel, intervention planning, standardized outcomes measurement, family training, and collaboration with the medical team
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients of all ages, developing and modifying individualized plans of care, and adjusting treatment based on patient response and clinical evidence
- Performs patient transfers and applies safe body mechanics to reduce risk of injury
- Educates patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using effective teaching methods
- Utilizes standardized outcomes measures and completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
- Supervises PTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory guidelines
- Communicates patient status, activity recommendations, and discharge disposition needs with the broader medical team
- Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- RTO not to exceed 7 days per 13-week contract
- Contingent workers may not remain on assignment for more than 1 year continuously at this health system; a 6-month break in service is required before returning
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan