Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Lincoln, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Inpatient Rehab unit at a critical access hospital, requiring 1+ year of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• PT Inpatient Rehab unit within a 25-bed critical access hospital
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM-4:30 PM)
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Treats patients across acute care and skilled nursing facility settings
• Patient population includes orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric conditions
• Performs assessments, gait training, and therapeutic interventions using adaptive and assistive devices
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
• License required if applicable
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• Experience with assessment, documentation, and use of therapy equipment such as Hoyer lifts, walkers, and specialty beds preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, home exercise programs, and patient/family education
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• Scrub color is grey
• Open to first-time travelers
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Housing availability in the area is limited