Travel Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Join CompHealth Inc. as a Travel Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Lake In The Hills, Illinois, and bring expert rehabilitation care to patients while exploring a new community on a 13-week travel assignment.

About the Role

This full-time travel position places you in a busy outpatient orthopedic setting, where you will evaluate, treat, and guide patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical conditions, and chronic mobility limitations. As a Travel Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist in Lake In The Hills, you will deliver hands-on therapy across a 13-week contract, partnering with a clinical team dedicated to helping each patient regain strength and function.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and design individualized physical therapy plans focused on orthopedic and musculoskeletal recovery.
• Provide outpatient treatment, therapeutic exercise, and manual techniques to restore movement and reduce pain.
• Track patient progress, adjust treatment goals, and document outcomes accurately.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury-prevention strategies.
• Coordinate with physicians and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and an active Physical Therapist license valid in Illinois.
• Background in outpatient orthopedic therapy preferred.
• Flexibility and adaptability suited to a 13-week travel assignment.
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach to rehabilitation.

About CompHealth Inc.

CompHealth Inc. connects skilled therapy professionals with travel assignments across the country, supported by specialty-specific recruiters who understand the needs of physical therapists. The team works to match clinicians with roles that fit their goals and to provide access to an extensive network of healthcare opportunities.

How to Apply

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