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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an acute care position at a Level 1 Trauma Center, working Monday–Friday in an inpatient rehab setting with a diverse neurological and multi-trauma patient population.
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Inpatient setting at an approximately 500-bed Level 1 Trauma Center
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20-bed inpatient rehab unit with a patient population that is 50%+ neurological, including CVA, TBI, non-traumatic brain injury (nTBI), and SCI, as well as lower extremity amputation and multi-trauma cases
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Acute PT caseload of approximately 190 patients
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Day shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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Weekend and holiday shifts on a PRN basis as needed
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Epic EMR; experience required
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13-week contract, 40 hours per week
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Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
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Current Illinois Physical Therapist (PT) License required; temp license accepted if applicable
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Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
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Level 1 Trauma experience required
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Epic EMR experience required
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New graduates will be considered
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Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients of all ages, developing and modifying individualized plans of care, and collaborating with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary medical team throughout the rehabilitation process
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Additional duties include supervising PTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory standards and utilizing standardized outcomes measures
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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RTO may not exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract
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Candidates who have been on continuous assignment with this health system for 1 year must take a 6-month break in service before returning to any location within the health system
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Candidates will be interviewed by facility leadership prior to selection
