Travel Pediatric Physical Therapist - $3,027 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Physical Therapist with a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy and current BLS certification for an outpatient therapy annex setting.

Details

• Outpatient therapy annex setting treating pediatric patients
• Schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Requires approximately 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period
• No floating requirements and no holiday shifts
• Utilizes a therapy-specific EMR for documentation and charging
• Performs therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, interferential, and iontophoresis
• Applies taping techniques for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Physical Therapist license required if applicable
• Experience treating orthopedic and neurologic conditions preferred
• Skilled in performing range of motion, strength, and functional task assessments
• Experience with therapy EMR documentation required
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with referring providers and educating patients and families

Additional Information

• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages, adapting plans of care based on clinical findings and patient response
• Serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students
• Designs individualized plans of care integrating goals, treatment, and discharge planning
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers using effective teaching methods
• Monitors and provides feedback to support personnel in accordance with legal and ethical standards
• Completes documentation in compliance with facility clinical process policies
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days within a 13-week contract
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Workers may not remain on assignment for more than 1 year without a 6-month break in service before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-768193. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Pediatrics

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