Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist opportunity in Tucson, AZ where you will provide home health therapy to patients across the community. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Current State License as a Physical Therapist in Arizona is required to start the assignment.
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program is required. Doctoral or Master’s degree acceptable if from an APTA-approved program.
- Proof of current CPR certification is required.
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance are required due to home health travel requirements.
- 1-2 years experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting is required.
- Previous home care experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform clinical assessments, develop and revise Plans of Care, and document progress notes per agency standards.
- Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and perform prolonged standing and walking as job duties require.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally as needed.
- Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Home Health.
- Assignment Type: Travel contract.
- Start Date: May 2026 (assignment length through August 2026).
- Primary Role: Provide physical therapy assessments and treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic conditions in patients of all ages in home settings.
- Clinical responsibilities include preparing and revising Plans of Care, documenting progress notes and phone orders, educating patients and families, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Must be able to order and adapt durable medical equipment and instruct patients in safe use of assistive devices.
- May require local travel between patient homes. Reliable transportation is required.
Location Highlights
Discover Tucson, AZ with access to desert landscapes and urban amenities. Tucson is adjacent to Saguaro National Park with extensive hiking trails and scenic drives, and it is about a 20–30 minute drive to downtown Tucson for dining, museums, and historic fourth avenue nightlife. The city is within roughly a 1.5–2 hour drive of Kartchner Caverns State Park and the Coronado National Forest for hiking, mountain biking, and camping. Tucson offers a desert, suburban lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation, regional airports with national connections, and a growing arts and culinary scene centered in the downtown and university districts.
Additional Job Information
Essential functions include assessing patient needs, implementing and evaluating therapy plans, educating patients and caregivers, applying infection control practices, and supervising other team members when applicable. Documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration are required. This position requires manual dexterity and the ability to work under periodic stressful conditions to meet patient needs.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We appreciate your time and responsiveness.
