Outpatient Physical Therapist (PT) Travel Jobs in Lincoln, IL – 13-Week Contract

Join an outpatient rehabilitation team in Lincoln, Illinois, as a travel Physical Therapist (PT) and provide skilled care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This 13-week Illinois travel assignment offers a predictable daytime schedule, no regular weekend commitment, and an excellent opportunity for first-time travelers.

Physical Therapist Travel Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,060-$2,210
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation within a critical access hospital
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, through January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts, approximately 6:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Scheduling Flexibility: 8-hour shifts may also be considered
• Weekend Coverage: No regular weekends; occasional Saturday coverage may be scheduled on a rotating basis
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred
• Orientation: Virtual orientation and required pre-start learning modules
• Team Environment: Interdisciplinary support, including interpretation services

Location: Lincoln, Illinois

Lincoln offers the charm of a friendly central Illinois community with convenient access to the amenities of the Springfield area. Known for its historic Route 66 connection, welcoming neighborhoods, local parks, and approachable small-town atmosphere, Lincoln provides a comfortable place to live and explore during your Physical Therapist travel assignment.

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience required
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license, active and in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Outpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
• Experience with electronic documentation preferred
• Experience treating adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Strong patient evaluation, clinical reasoning, communication, and time-management skills
• Travel experience is not required; first-time Physical Therapist travelers are encouraged to apply

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized plans of care based on clinical findings and functional goals
• Provide skilled physical therapy interventions for orthopedic, neurologic, post-operative, and mobility-related conditions
• Deliver therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance activities, manual techniques, modalities, and patient-specific home exercise programs
• Support patients using adaptive equipment, assistive devices, walkers, crutches, gait belts, and other mobility tools as appropriate
• Monitor patient progress, complete reassessments, and update short- and long-term goals
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, safety, injury prevention, home programs, and functional independence
• Document evaluations, treatments, outcomes, and discharge recommendations accurately and promptly
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered rehabilitation
• Maintain flexibility to support patient care needs within the hospital or affiliated settings when requested

Apply now to explore this outpatient Physical Therapist travel opportunity in Lincoln, Illinois, and take the next step in your rehabilitation career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.