Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Tucson, AZ at a hospital where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
- Active Arizona Physical Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC required.
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient acute care or hospital physical therapy experience preferred. (Preferred)
- Experience with documentation in an electronic medical record and completion of daily notes, goals, discharge documentation, and letters of medical necessity required.
- Competence in evaluating patients, developing and modifying treatment plans, and implementing functional treatment programs in an acute care hospital setting.
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in discharge planning, equipment trials, and patient/family education.
- Willingness to participate in student supervision and professional development activities as assigned.
- Maintain professional licensure and complete state-mandated continuing education requirements.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital.
- Duration: 13 Week assignment.
- Shift Details: Day, 5x8 schedule. Schedule: Thursday through Monday.
- Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment planning, delegation to therapy disciplines, documentation, discharge planning, patient and family education, and participation in safety and performance improvement initiatives.
- Must follow hospital standards for appearance, attendance, and safety practices such as safe patient handling and infection control.
Location Highlights
Tucson offers a variety of outdoor and cultural attractions within short drives and easy commutes. The city is 20 miles from Saguaro National Park West and East, providing extensive desert hiking and iconic saguaro cactus vistas, and it is about 1 hour from Catalina State Park with additional trail networks. Tucson features the historic Fourth Avenue shopping and dining district and the University of Arizona campus, both within short downtown commutes, offering cultural events, museums, and nightlife. The area is suited to an adventurous outdoor lifestyle with nearby mountain ranges such as the Santa Catalina Mountains and Mount Lemmon offering hiking, biking, and scenic drives within 30–60 minutes. Tucson also provides regional transit options including Sun Tran bus service and proximity to Tucson International Airport for regional travel.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. Recruiter support and program benefits are available to assist with assignment logistics.
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 celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
