Local Contract Outpatient Physical Therapist - $46-52 per hour
RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Outpatient Physical Therapist for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Outpatient Physical Therapist
Hourly Rate: $44.00 – $52.00 per hour
Location:
Chicago, IL
Onsite
Position Summary
A metro Chicago hospital is seeking a full-time Outpatient Physical Therapist to provide diagnostic, consultative, and treatment services for pediatric outpatient clients. This role is located near Blue Island, IL. Candidates with ortho/neuro outpatient experience are strongly preferred.Join a collaborative healthcare environment dedicated to delivering high-quality pediatric therapy services.
Responsibilities- Schedule / Shift
- Shift details: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with paid 30-minute lunch
- Hours per week: 32–40 hours
- Contract length: Immediate start through September 2026
- Key Duties:
- Provide physical therapy treatment planning and interventions for ortho/neuro outpatient clients
- Deliver diagnostic, consultative, and therapeutic services in accordance with clinical standards
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient outcomes
- Perform additional duties as assigned within the outpatient setting
- Education
- Required: Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
- Licenses & Certifications
- Required: Active Illinois Physical Therapist license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Preferred: Experience in ortho/neuro outpatient setting
Skills:
- Minimum 1–2 years of outpatient occupational therapy experience preferred
- Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
- Ability to work effectively in an outpatient pediatric healthcare environment
- Knowledge of ortho/neuro therapy practices, treatment planning, and patient care standards
- Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
- Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
- Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
- Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
- Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan
About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.
With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step.We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws.If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.
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Rcm HealthCare Travel Job ID #318401. Posted job title: Outpatient Physical Therapist
About RCM HealthCare Travel
RCM Health Care Services’ mission is to provide opportunities for qualified candidates across medical professions. We deliver timely results and have built a reputation of trust with our clients and candidates. Since 1975, we have been providing staffing solutions to many of the finest healthcare institutions across the nation and careers for thousands of candidates.As professional career opportunity matchmakers, we follow up and follow through to help our clients and candidates to reach their career and life goals.
We proudly hold the Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval as well.