Travel Physical Therapist Job

TLC Healthforce•Vandalia, IL

12d

About The Position

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Travel Physical Therapist in Vandalia, Illinois, with opportunities to expand your horizons across the United States. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape lives through hands-on, evidence-based therapy, guiding patients from initial assessment to meaningful recovery and renewed independence. If you’re passionate about musculoskeletal health, functional mobility, and the power of individualized care, this assignment is crafted for you. Beginning 03/09/2026 for a multi-week engagement, you’ll bring your expertise to diverse settings, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and embracing new clinical perspectives. In Vandalia and beyond, you’ll see how your skills translate into real-world impact, from returning a patient to a favorite activity to restoring confidence after an injury or surgery. Illinois offers a blend of small-town charm and access to expansive outdoor beauty, from quiet river vistas and rolling prairie to nearby parks and trails, inviting you to unwind after rewarding days on assignment. And for those who crave even broader experiences, the role opens pathways to assignments across the country, expanding your professional network while keeping your patient-centered focus at the core of every week. Location benefits extend beyond Vandalia’s welcoming community. Vandalia sits within reach of larger regional hubs, offering the best of small-town serenity with easy access to metropolitan resources. The Midwest’s diverse landscapes—gentle farmlands, wooded areas, and scenic byways—provide a backdrop that makes every commute feel purposeful. For those who enjoy exploration, Illinois presents an ideal launchpad: you can savor seasonal festivals, local eateries, and vibrant cultural events in a setting that balances professional rigor with rewarding downtime. When the assignment broadens to other U.S. locations, you’ll discover a tapestry of care settings—from acute care to outpatient clinics and inpatient rehabilitation facilities—each offering unique clinical challenges and opportunities to refine your manual therapy techniques, gait training, assistive devices, and patient education strategies. The travel experience is designed to broaden your clinical viewpoints while maintaining the consistency of a supportive, values-driven company behind you. Role specifics and benefits come together to create a compelling, growth-oriented trajectory. As a Travel Physical Therapist, you’ll conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, establish and adjust individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions (manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, modalities as appropriate), and monitor progress toward functional goals. You’ll document outcomes and collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and family members to optimize discharge planning and home safety. You’ll champion patient-centered care, focusing on preserving dignity, promoting autonomy, and delivering compassionate communication that empowers patients and families. The role offers abundant professional growth within the Physical Therapy specialty: opportunities to pursue certifications, attend CE events, and apply advanced techniques across diverse clinical environments. The company supports your development with a continuing education stipend, access to mentorship from seasoned clinicians, and structured pathways to advance into specialty tracks such as geriatrics, orthopedics, or neurorehabilitation, depending on your interests and site needs.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations
Establish and adjust individualized treatment plans
Implement evidence-based interventions (manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, gait and balance training, modalities as appropriate)
Monitor progress toward functional goals
Document outcomes
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and family members to optimize discharge planning and home safety
Champion patient-centered care, focusing on preserving dignity, promoting autonomy, and delivering compassionate communication that empowers patients and families

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay ranging from $2,198 to $2,403
Guaranteed hours at 40 per week
Housing assistance
Sign-on bonus
Extension opportunities
24/7 assistance while traveling with the company
Streamlined onboarding
Dependable scheduling
Consistent professional resources
Continuing education stipend
Access to mentorship from seasoned clinicians
Structured pathways to advance into specialty tracks such as geriatrics, orthopedics, or neurorehabilitation