Outpatient Physical Therapist
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Travel/Contract)

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy - Outpatient)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Options:

  • 4x10 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
  • 5x8 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: None (unless desired)
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Clinician may float within scope as needed
• Block Scheduling: Open to discussion with manager
• Local Candidates: Accepted (no radius restrictions)
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; additional cancellations may be billed

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• 372 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• State Physical Therapy License

Additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS may be required based on unit/specialty.

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Physical Therapy (Outpatient)
• Prior travel experience: Not required
• Must be able to float within scope of practice
• Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling requests

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific background checks including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries within 30 days prior to start
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (for clinical candidates without IL state license) completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• Education verification (degree/transcript/diploma)
• Competency exam (required for all clinical candidates)
• Photo for badge (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
• Signed Code of Conduct
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming ability to perform job functions
• Fit mask test (for new contracts starting 09/02/25 and later)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Notes

• Non-clinical or remote candidates may have reduced documentation requirements.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies.
• Parking permit form and badge name confirmation required within 7 days of contract signing.

This position offers a structured outpatient physical therapy role in a Level II trauma acute care hospital with flexible scheduling options and support for first-time travel therapists.