Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics

Overview

Travel Physical Therapist | Sports Performance & Outpatient PT | Relocation Support

OPPORTUNITY IN CHAMPAIGN, IL

What if your travel assignment felt more like a career move than just another contract?

Skip the patient mills and discover a travel opportunity where you'll work with active patients, sharpen your clinical skills, and enjoy a vibrant college town that's easy to love—all while being just 2 hours from Chicago and enjoying a cost of living that's significantly lower than most major Midwest cities.

IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist to join our growing Champaign, Illinois team. Whether you're looking for your next 13-week adventure or hoping to explore a place that could become home, this assignment offers the chance to build your skills in a collaborative, PT-owned practice that puts clinicians first.

Why You'll Love This Assignment

Practice with Purpose

Treat an active orthopedic caseload that includes collegiate athletes, runners, weekend warriors, active adults, and the University of Illinois community.

More Than Traditional Outpatient

Work in a sports performance environment with access to clinician-guided Recovery Room programming that helps patients continue progressing beyond the treatment table.

Keep Growing While You Travel

Interested in developing a new specialty or sharpening your existing expertise? Learn alongside experienced clinicians who enjoy mentoring and sharing knowledge.

Clinical Autonomy

You're trusted to practice the way you were trained—with individualized treatment plans and the freedom to make clinical decisions that lead to better outcomes.

A Team You'll Actually Miss

Join a collaborative, PT-owned clinic where teamwork, work-life balance, and helping one another succeed are part of everyday life.

Why Champaign?

Travel assignments aren't just about work—they're about where you get to live.

Champaign, IL offers the energy of a university town without the stress and cost of a major city.

✔ Home to the University of Illinois, bringing Big Ten sports, concerts, festivals, and a vibrant food scene

✔ Just 2 hours from Chicago, making weekend trips to the city easy

✔ A fraction of the cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas, allowing your travel pay to go further

✔ Miles of bike trails, parks, breweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, and outdoor recreation

✔ Friendly, welcoming community with everything you need close by

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat an orthopedic outpatient caseload
• Help active patients return to sport, work, and the activities they love
• Collaborate with an experienced clinical team
• Participate in Recovery Room programming and patient education
• Continue developing your clinical expertise while making an immediate impact

Who We're Looking For

• Passion for orthopedic outpatient care
• Enjoys working with active adults and athletes
• Collaborative, growth-minded clinician
• Adventurous clinicians looking for something different

Assignment Highlights

✔ Non-taxed housing stipend

✔ Travel Reimbursement

✔ Flexible Assignment Length

✔ PT-Owned Private Practice

✔ Sports Performance Environment

✔ Recovery Room Programming

✔ Mentorship from Experienced Clinicians

✔ Diverse & Active Patient Population

Qualifications

• Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) a Physical Therapist license in the state of Illinois
• One year experience as a licensed Physical Therapist preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply

Pay Range