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Sage Group
Mattoon, Illinois

Hiring Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient with $2680 Weekly Gross in Mattoon, IL

Physical Therapist 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$2680 Weekly

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for a travel/contract position in Mattoon, IL

Traveler Eligibility Requirements: To promote a diverse applicant pool, we seek travel nurses who reside

Beyond a 50-Mile Radius

of the facility location. Qualified individuals who meet this criterion are encouraged to submit their applications.

Position Details

  • Position Name: Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient
  • Location: Mattoon, Illinois

Pay Rate: $2680 Weekly Gross Pay based on a 40-hour work week (Includes Non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)

  • Specialty: Physical Therapy
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary
  • Contract Length:13 weeks
  • Unit: Outpatient

Shifts available: Days

Shift timings and Schedule: 8-hr, Days, 8.00a - 5.00p, 40 hours per week, 5 shifts per week (Mon-Fri), No Weekend, No call

Position Requirements

  • Current Physical Therapist experience: 2+ years - Required
  • Outpatient experience - Required
  • Prior travel experience: Highly preferred

Education, License and Certification Requirements

  • PT License for State of Illinois - Required
  • BLS Certification from AHA - Required

Job Description

Physical Therapists plan and execute rehabilitation programs to help patients return to a higher level of physical function.

Physical Therapists utilize a variety of skills including, but not limited to therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, physical modalities, gait training and manual techniques.

Demonstrate effective communication and strong interpersonal skills to motivate patients and provide compassionate care.

Performs evaluations and treatment of patients per prescription of referring physicians.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute rehabilitation programs to help patients regain physical function. Perform evaluations and treatments based on physician prescriptions using various therapeutic techniques.

Requirements

Requires at least 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist with specific experience in outpatient settings. Must hold a valid Illinois PT license and BLS certification from the AHA.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationPatient TreatmentInterpersonal Communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 47 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 51% have no call, 51% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hiring Travel Physical Therapist Outpatient with $2680 Weekly Gross in Mattoon, IL at SAGE GROUP a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,005 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 23 employers

3
<$110k
5
$110k-125k
11
$125k-140k
5
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
77%
CME allowance
47%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,005 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Mattoon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$154k
Median resident rent
$740/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.