Physical Therapist (PT) Inpatient
Peoria, IL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, requiring at least 1 year of acute care PT experience and a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (or equivalent grandfathered licensure).

Details

• Acute inpatient care setting within the hospital's Physical Therapy unit
• Coverage areas include ortho, neuro, trauma, and post-surgical patients, potentially including ICU
• 4x10-hour shifts, Thursday through Sunday, with flexibility on specific days as long as Saturday and Sunday are covered
• Uses EPIC for charting

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required for those licensed after 2016; bachelor's or master's degree accepted for those licensed prior to 2016
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a PT in an acute care setting
• IL PT license required if applicable
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating patients' physical and functional status, establishing therapy goals, formulating treatment plans, and documenting patient progress
• Collaborates with and assists technicians and assistants in resolving patient care issues
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and treatment team members
• Facility is a Drug-Free Campus; candidates must pass a negative drug screen for all panels
• COVID vaccination is not required for this facility
• Local candidates welcome; reduced local rate applies for clinicians within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule restricting eligibility