Outpatient | PT

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - Outpatient Orthopedics Contract Job | Vandalia, IL 62471 Travel Physical Therapist (PT) needed for an outpatient orthopedics contract in Vandalia, Illinois (62471). Join a supportive outpatient rehab team for a 12-week travel assignment with no weekends, a consistent 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM shift, guaranteed 40 hours/week, and the opportunity to help patients return to higher levels of function. Vandalia, IL 62471 offers a welcoming small-town community feel with convenient access to everyday amenities-an easy place to settle in while on assignment. This is an excellent option for clinicians searching for travel physical therapy jobs, outpatient PT jobs, and Illinois healthcare jobs. Job Details (Travel PT Contract) Location: Vandalia, IL 62471 Employment Type: Travel / Contract (Travel Physical Therapist) Setting: Outpatient Physical Therapy (Outpatient Orthopedics) Start Date: March 16, 2026 End Date: June 8, 2026 Duration: 12 weeks Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Shift Duration: 8-hour days Hours: 40 hours/week guaranteed Weekends/On-Call: No weekends; no call Openings: 1 Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030-$2,190 per week (estimated) Job Requirements (Physical Therapist Qualifications) Experience: 1+ year of Physical Therapist experience (required) Outpatient Orthopedics Experience: Required License: Active Illinois Physical Therapist license (required) Certification: Active AHA BLS (required) Documents: Skills checklist (current within 1 year) and 2 completed supervisory reference forms with dates of employment (required) Candidate Eligibility: Facility will not consider local candidates within a 50-mile radius; a permanent address outside the radius is required Responsibilities (Outpatient Physical Therapy) Perform patient evaluations and deliver treatment per referring provider prescriptions and clinical findings Develop and implement individualized plans of care to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence Provide evidence-based interventions including therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, gait training, manual therapy techniques, and appropriate modalities Educate and motivate patients and caregivers to support safe progression and adherence to home exercise programs (HEP) Complete evaluations, daily notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and on time per facility documentation policies Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team and assist with clinic operations, including supporting other personnel and students as needed Apply today to join our outpatient rehab team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Vandalia, IL 62471. Apply now for this travel PT contract opportunity. 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.

Created: 2026-03-04