Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Mesa, AZ (Outpatient) where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. This outpatient orthopedic PT opportunity involves evaluating patients, developing and implementing treatment plans, documenting care, supervising students as assigned, and participating in quality and safety initiatives. You will uphold professional standards and organizational core values while promoting patient and employee safety.
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.
- BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
- Experience in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy preferred.
- Ability to complete timely, compliant documentation, including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry.
- Demonstrated competence in safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and workplace safety procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience supervising or precepting students.
- Experience with performance improvement initiatives and familiarity with clinic policies and state practice acts.
Assignment Details
- Shift pattern: 5x8.
- Location: Mesa, AZ (Outpatient setting).
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.
Benefits
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing options may be available.
- Travel and license reimbursement.
Impacting Patient Care
Provide individualized, function-focused treatment plans to support patients’ return to community activities. Complete comprehensive evaluations and use clinical reasoning to progress patients toward discharge. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and payer requirements. Participate in professional development, competency programs, and performance improvement efforts to enhance quality of care.
Location Highlights
Discover Mesa and the East Valley with easy access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Mesa is adjacent to the Salt River and within a 30–45 minute drive to central Phoenix and Sky Harbor International Airport. Mesa is near Usery Mountain Regional Park and a short drive to the Superstition Mountains, offering hiking, mountain biking, and desert scenery. The city features the Mesa Arts Center, downtown dining districts, and seasonal community festivals, supporting an active suburban lifestyle with urban conveniences.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 for all of our associates.
