Travel Contract

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Mount Vernon, IL
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,678/week

Posted 12 days ago

Overview

Start Date08/31/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

14% higher than average Therapist / School Based Physical Therapist pay in Illinois

Estimated total pay

$2,678/week

Estimated taxable pay
$1,432/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
Weekly pay
Medical benefits
Continuing Education
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Profile

Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%

Description

Job Details:

Shift: Day Shift (5x8 Hours)
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (91 Days)
Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Outpatient / Inpatient Rehabilitation
Charting System: Epic

Requirements:

Active Physical Therapist State License
BLS Certification
Minimum 1 year of Acute Care Physical Therapy experience
Epic EMR experience required
First-time travelers accepted
Rehabilitation hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities:

Evaluate and treat patients in outpatient and acute care settings
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Perform gait training, therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and patient education
Document evaluations, treatments, and progress in Epic EMR
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Assist with inpatient rehabilitation coverage as needed

Weekend on-call rotation every 7 weeks Holiday rotation; Christmas Day coverage may be required Travelers must reside more than 70 miles from the facility Caribbean Blue scrubs or khaki attire with a lab coat OSHA Respirator Clearance required before start Clean-shaven face required for mandatory fit testing (no exceptions)

Employer

Care Career

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Nick is always very respectful and really helpful. He is very responsive and understanding of my time . I highly recommend Nick and this agency . They are very knowledgeable and a professional work environment. Thank you

Cons

None

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Review of Nick Barnes on Jun 21, 2026

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