Travel Physical Therapist (PT) in Decatur, IL

Key Responsibilities Evaluate and treat a diverse caseload of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across orthopedic and neurological conditions including back pain, ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, vestibular disorders, and more. Clinicians are supported by purpose-built AI documentation scribe technology designed to generate compliant clinical notes in real time, helping you stay focused on patient care.

Job Title

Physical Therapist

Location

Decatur, IL | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | Monday–Friday, expected 40 hours/week | 8-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat a diverse caseload of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across orthopedic and neurological conditions including back pain, ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, vestibular disorders, and more
• Manage a patient load of 10–11 patients per day, conducting evaluations in 30-minute scheduled blocks with sessions lasting approximately 1–1.25 hours
• Provide outpatient orthopedic case management with strong clinical decision-making and individualized treatment planning
• Collaborate effectively within a PT/PTA clinical team, including 2 PTs and 1 PTA, alongside front desk staff and rehab aides
• Complete clinical documentation using the NextGen documentation system, supported by purpose-built AI scribing technology
• Maintain compliance with all applicable licensure and documentation standards

Required Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist (PT) license in the state of Illinois (or eligibility to obtain)
• Outpatient case management experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a PT/PTA team
• New graduates are not eligible for this position; prior clinical experience is required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• More than 1 year of clinical experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting
• Experience with vestibular therapy and manual therapy techniques
• Familiarity with the NextGen electronic documentation system
• Comfort treating a broad range of diagnoses including post-operative, musculoskeletal, and balance/vestibular conditions

Why Join Us

• Join an energetic, collaborative outpatient orthopedic clinic with an exceptional team dynamic, flexible scheduling options, and an engaged patient population
• Clinicians are supported by purpose-built AI documentation scribe technology designed to generate compliant clinical notes in real time, helping you stay focused on patient care