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Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Travel/Contract)

Location: Decatur, Illinois
Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy - Outpatient)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift Options:
- 4x10 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
- 5x8 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
First-time Travelers: Accepted
Weekend Requirement: None (unless desired)
On-call Requirement: No
Floating: Clinician may float within scope as needed
Block Scheduling: Open to discussion with manager
Local Candidates: Accepted (no radius restrictions)
Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days
Guaranteed Hours: Client may call off up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; additional cancellations may be billed

Facility Highlights

Acute Care Hospital
Level II Trauma Center
372 staffed beds
Charting system: Cerner
Parking permit required (no cost)

Required Certifications & Licenses

BLS (Basic Life Support)
State Physical Therapy License

Additional certifications such as ACLS or PALS may be required based on unit/specialty.

Experience & Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in Physical Therapy (Outpatient)
Prior travel experience: Not required
Must be able to float within scope of practice
Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling requests

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Valid/current US Driver’s License or State ID
Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
Illinois-specific background checks including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries within 30 days prior to start
Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry (for clinical candidates without IL state license) completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
Education verification (degree/transcript/diploma)
Competency exam (required for all clinical candidates)
Photo for badge (color photo, mid-shoulders up, plain background)
Signed Code of Conduct
Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming ability to perform job functions
Fit mask test (for new contracts starting 09/02/25 and later)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
TB questionnaire updated annually
Immunizations or proof of immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates
Skills checklist required for clinical candidates

Notes

Non-clinical or remote candidates may have reduced documentation requirements.
Facility accommodates latex allergies.
Parking permit form and badge name confirmation required within 7 days of contract signing.

This position offers a structured outpatient physical therapy role in a Level II trauma acute care hospital with flexible scheduling options and support for first-time travel therapists.