Inpatient Physical Therapist
Peoria, IL
Cross Country Allied
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Physical Therapist, Inpatient, providing acute-care physical therapy services across orthopedic, neurological, trauma, and postsurgical populations. The role evaluates patients physical and functional status, establishes therapy goals, develops treatment plans, and supports safe progression of care. Coverage may include intensive care units or general inpatient floors.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, four 10-hour shifts per week, totaling 40 hours per week. Saturday and Sunday coverage are required.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy required for professionals licensed after 2016; professionals licensed before 2016 may qualify under applicable grandfathering provisions.
  • Active Illinois Physical Therapist license or confirmation that the license application process has been initiated.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (AHA) certification.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a physical therapist in an acute-care setting.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides inpatient coverage for orthopedic, neurological, trauma, and postsurgical patients.
  • Intensive care unit coverage may be included; assignment to general inpatient floors may be available depending on qualifications and operational needs.
  • Evaluates patients physical and functional status, establishes therapy goals, and formulates treatment plans.
  • Documents patient status and communicates effectively with patients, families, and members of the treatment team.
  • Supports therapy technicians and assistants in resolving patient-care problems.
  • Requires strong analytical, interpersonal, written, oral, computer, and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the populations served.

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