Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Outpatient Hospital Contract in Peru, Illinois

Join a patient-centered outpatient rehabilitation team as a Travel Physical Therapist in Peru, Illinois. Provide individualized physical therapy for orthopedic and neurological conditions while helping patients improve mobility, function, and quality of life. This Illinois travel PT job offers a 13-week contract in the scenic Illinois Valley, with convenient access to outdoor recreation and a welcoming small-city community.

Travel Physical Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260-$2,430 per week
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient hospital-based physical therapy
• Location: Peru, Illinois
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Alternative Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts may be available
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Documentation System: Epic

Physical Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an outpatient, hospital, or rehabilitation setting
• Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy preferred and required for individuals licensed after 2016, subject to applicable grandfathering provisions
• Active Illinois Physical Therapist license, or confirmation that the Illinois licensure application process has been initiated
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire, if not already current
• Strong knowledge of physical therapy evaluation, treatment planning, and evidence-based rehabilitation interventions
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and computer skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, clinical documentation, and time-management abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and members of the rehabilitation team

Outpatient Physical Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one physical therapy care to a diverse outpatient population
• Evaluate patients’ physical and functional status and identify rehabilitation needs
• Develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans and measurable rehabilitation goals
• Deliver evidence-based interventions for orthopedic and neurological conditions
• Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as appropriate, and document outcomes accurately in Epic
• Educate patients and families regarding therapeutic techniques, home exercise programs, safety, and functional goals
• Collaborate with physicians, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, technicians, and other members of the care team
• Support a high standard of patient-centered care through professional communication and attention to detail

Apply now to join this outpatient physical therapy team and advance your travel Physical Therapist career in Peru, Illinois.

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.