Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,285 per week

Cross Country Allied is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Wilmington, Illinois.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for providing skilled therapeutic services to patients within a healthcare facility's outpatient setting. The role involves delivering treatments and evaluations primarily for musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, with potential to float within a specified radius. This position requires confidence in clinical skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Job Details

• Location: Wilmington, Illinois, with potential to float within a 5-mile radius


• Schedule: Days shifts, hours vary between 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with some shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, or 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM; 10-hour shifts (8:00 AM to 6:30 PM); majority of shifts are 5 days per week; Fridays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; 45-minute treatments and 60-minute evaluations (based on diagnosis)


• Required Qualifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS); Illinois license (pending may be acceptable); minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; outpatient experience preferred; strong teamwork, flexibility, accountability, and adaptability


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience treating patients aged 8-100 with diagnoses including musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions; familiarity with electronic medical record systems such as EPIC; confident clinical skills and ability to maintain same-team continuity


• Additional Information: All new staff undergo day one HR orientation and clinical training over 2-3 days, including charting blocks. The on-site implementation date is scheduled for November 2-3, 2023. The position involves 45-minute treatments and evaluations depending on diagnosis. There may be occasional floating within a 30-minute distance, though rarely required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Allied Job ID #1292100. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PT - PT OP Physical Therapist Outpatient.

You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus