Outpatient Orthopedic Physical Therapist
Tucson, AZ
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Tucson, AZ, working in an outpatient setting 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.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing outpatient orthopedic physical therapy required. Preference given to candidates with prior outpatient clinic experience in orthopedics or post-operative care.
• Competence in completing comprehensive evaluations, developing treatment plans, goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and timely documentation in electronic medical records.
• Ability to supervise and delegate to therapy aides or assistants and to participate in student clinical education as needed.
• Maintains professional licensure and meets state-mandated continuing education requirements. Adherence to profession-specific code of conduct and organizational compliance standards is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control practices.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Discipline: Orthopedic Outpatient Physical Therapy.
• Start Date: Position begins in May 2026 (exact start date provided by client during onboarding).
• Duration: 13-week assignment.
• Responsibilities include evaluations, individualized treatment plan development and modification, documentation, charge entry, and patient/family education.
• Candidates must follow signed physician orders and payer authorization requirements as applicable.

Location Highlights

Tucson, AZ offers a desert and mountain lifestyle with nearby outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Visit Saguaro National Park and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, both within a 20–30 minute drive from central Tucson, for hiking and wildlife viewing, reflecting a desert-adventurous lifestyle. Explore downtown Tucson and the historic Fourth Avenue district, each offering museums, restaurants, and a 10–20 minute commute from many outpatient clinics, supporting an urban-suburban balance. Enjoy easy access to Catalina State Park and Mount Lemmon for hiking and biking, typically a 30–60 minute drive, for weekend outdoor excursions. Tucson International Airport provides regional transit options with regular flights, facilitating travel and connectivity. The city features a strong food scene and cultural events such as the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and local Mexican-American culinary influences, fitting clinicians who prefer a culturally rich, moderately paced environment.

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.