Travel Physical Therapist
West Frankfort, IL
Thrive Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Title: Outpatient Physical Therapist

City/State: West Frankfort, Illinois

Shift: 8 Hour Days, 08:00:00-16:00:00

Start Date: 04/20/2026

Job Description:

Evaluate, diagnose, and develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patients' physical function and quality of life. Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to ensure continuity of care. Document all patient interactions accurately and timely in accordance with facility and regulatory standards. Educate patients and families on exercises and techniques to support ongoing recovery at home. Maintain a safe, clean, and positive clinical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve physical function and quality of life.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists for continuity of care.
• Accurately document all patient interactions in accordance with standards.
• Educate patients and families on exercises for ongoing recovery.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and positive clinical environment.

Requirements:

• Active Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or compact eligibility).
• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent outpatient experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to new environments quickly.
• This position requires floating to clinically appropriate units as needed, within the clinician's scope of practice, licensure, and demonstrated competencies.