PT - Outpatient, Mattoon, IL

• Days 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 8; 40 Hour Guarantee
  
• Start Date: 8/3/2026
  
• Contract: 13 Weeks
  
• Location: Mattoon, IL
  
• Hourly Pay: $ 31.50
  
• Non-taxed Stipend: $ 1246.00
  
• Weekly Total Pay: $ 2191.00
  
• EMR: Cerner
  
• Nonbillable Hours: 16 hours
  
• Traveler Policy: Applicants within 50 miles of facility are not eligible. Applicants who were direct employees within the last 2 years are not eligible. Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will not consider local candidates - 50-mile radius restriction)
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology.
  
• Assist other facility staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.
  
• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Care with an appropriate home exercise program and discharge instructions.
  
• Develop a Plan of Care for each patient based on initial and ongoing evaluations, including short and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.
  
• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and facility documentation procedures.
  
• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.
  
• Implement the Plan of Care on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.
  
• Maintain open lines of effective communication between therapy staff, department staff and referral sources involved in the care of the patient.
  
• Maintain patient records, ensuring that Certifications and Authorizations are in compliance with third party payer requirements.
  
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.
  
• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.
  
• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques.
  
• Supervise physical therapy assistants as indicated in a professional and consistent manner.
  

Compensation:

• Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  
• Pay package details provided upon offer
  

Requirements

• Must have 1+ years of PT Experience
  
• Must have outpatient Experience
  
• Must have Active Illinois/IL Physical Therapist License
  
• Must have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association
  
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently.
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  
• Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  
• Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
  

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start):

• Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  
• Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned
  

Benefits

• Weekly pay
  
• Dedicated recruiter support
  
• Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
  
• Transparent pay packages
  
• Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
  

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