Outpatient Physical Therapist
Chicago, IL
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Outpatient Park Ridge. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients, develops and modifies individualized treatment plans, and provides care designed to support functional recovery and return to community activities. The role includes patient and family education, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to patient safety and professional standards.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week. Assignment begins January 4, 2027, for 13 weeks.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school
  • At least 1 year of experience required, with 2 years of outpatient clinical experience required
  • Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Comfort treating sports-related injuries and athletes
• Additional Information:
  • Completes comprehensive patient evaluations and establishes treatment goals focused on progress toward discharge.
  • Provides discipline-specific therapy services in accordance with patient needs, goals, physician direction, and applicable practice requirements.
  • Maintains clear, accurate, timely clinical documentation and completes required treatment, quality, medical necessity, and charge-entry records.
  • Ensures care is provided under valid physician orders and within applicable clinical approvals.
  • Participates in student education and provides appropriate supervision when assigned.
  • Pursues continuing education and professional development to maintain clinical competency and licensure.
  • Follows applicable regulatory requirements, professional standards, safety procedures, and confidentiality practices.
  • Supports quality improvement initiatives and contributes feedback to improve patient care and service delivery.

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