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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of recent acute care experience for an inpatient rehab assignment at a Level II trauma center.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Assigned to Occupational Therapy Inpatient Rehab unit
• Shift is five 8-hour day shifts, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Caseload typically ranges from 50 to 60 patients
• Required to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• Scheduled to work one weekend per month
• Cerner EMR system is used and experience is required
• Level II Trauma facility with 372 staffed beds
• Responsible for assessment, patient discharge planning, evaluation, and reassessment
• Expected to educate patients and families, recommend adaptive equipment, and support safety initiatives
• Work in a collaborative rehab team environment
• Dark grey scrubs or professional dress code required
• Must have an active Illinois license at submission
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday requested time off may be considered; more requires facility approval
• Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restrictions
• Former permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month separation before applying as a traveler
• Parking permit provided at no cost; will complete form during orientation

Requirements

• Current BLS certification required
• NBCOT certification required
• Active Illinois OT license required at time of start
• Minimum 1 year of acute care Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience with adaptive equipment and pre-discharge planning
• Ability to provide patient and family education, safety/injury prevention, and appropriate documentation including assessments and plans of care
• Physical ability for patient lifting and transfers
• Basic computer and telephone communication skills
• License required if applicable

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-643466. 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 Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

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