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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with at least one year of recent outpatient rehab experience and active BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an outpatient rehabilitation setting
• Option to work either five 8-hour shifts (must work one day per week until 6 pm) or four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Uses EPIC as the electronic medical record system; prior EPIC experience preferred
• Assignment length is 13 weeks
• Position does not require COVID-19 vaccination
• A negative drug screen is required for all panels
• Orientation consists of 12 hours
• No call or weekend shifts required
• No radius rule; local candidates within 50 miles are eligible for local rates
• Professional scrubs or attire required

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent physical therapy experience required
• Active BLS certification required
• Active Illinois PT license required or confirmation that license application has been initiated (license required if applicable)
• All licenses and certifications must be active at time of consideration
• Must provide two references: one supervisor from the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 years

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-655653. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Rehab

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