Travel Physical Therapist
Urbana, IL
AHS Staffing
5x8 hrs

Job Title: Travel Physical Therapist – Acute Care

Assignment Details

• Location: Urbana, Illinois
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40 (guaranteed)
• Setting: Acute Care / Inpatient Rehabilitation
• Position Type: Travel (Clinical-Allied)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Physical Therapist to join a dynamic acute care team within a large Level 1 Trauma Center environment. This role includes inpatient rehabilitation and acute caseload responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on neurological and complex patient populations.

Clinical Environment

• Inpatient rehab unit with approximately 20 beds
• Patient population includes:
  • Neurological cases (CVA, TBI, non-traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury)
  • Lower extremity amputations
  • Multi-trauma and medically complex cases
• Acute therapy caseload collaboration across disciplines

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Evaluate and treat patients across the lifespan, modifying care plans as needed
• Develop individualized plans of care, including goals, interventions, and discharge planning
• Perform comprehensive patient examinations using appropriate clinical methods
• Determine physical therapy diagnoses and expected outcomes
• Adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and evidence-based practices

Clinical Duties

• Perform safe patient transfers and demonstrate proper body mechanics
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to assess functional performance
• Deliver interventions that address functional, emotional, and rehabilitation needs
• Monitor and guide support personnel in accordance with legal and ethical standards
• Communicate patient progress and recommendations clearly with the interdisciplinary team

Education & Collaboration

• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare team members
• Provide supervision and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and rehab technicians
• Act as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students
• Collaborate with care teams to support discharge planning and post-acute needs

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete all documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Ensure accurate, timely records aligned with the clinical process guidelines

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy (required)

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

Experience

• New graduates are welcome to apply

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making
• Effective communication and patient engagement
• Ability to manage a diverse and complex caseload
• Commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork
• Adaptability in a fast-paced acute care environment