Acute Care Physical Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist position in Phoenix, 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 Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Demonstrated experience performing comprehensive PT evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, and documenting progress in an acute hospital setting.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and coordinating equipment trials and discharge planning in hospital care.
• Competence in completing required documentation including daily notes, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, discharge documentation, and charge entry compliant with hospital policies and payer guidelines.
• Ability to supervise and mentor students and delegate discipline-specific therapy services when assigned.
• Adherence to state practice act, professional codes of conduct, and maintenance of professional licensure and required continuing education.
• Preferred: prior hospital or acute care physical therapy experience and familiarity with safe patient handling procedures. Preferred items are not required.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift: Day (5x8).
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Position: Physical Therapist providing evaluations, treatment planning, and discipline-specific therapy services in accordance with physician direction.

Location Highlights

Phoenix, AZ offers a desert urban lifestyle with close access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. The city is adjacent to South Mountain Park and Preserve, one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S., with hiking and mountain biking trails within a 20–30 minute drive of downtown. Phoenix is about a 2-hour drive from the Grand Canyon National Park, providing weekend opportunities for scenic viewpoints and river rafting in the Colorado River corridor. The metropolitan area includes the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum, both within a 10–20 minute commute from central Phoenix, offering cultural exhibits and native plant collections. The city features a year-round warm climate, light rail transit through central corridors, and a mix of urban and suburban neighborhoods suitable for both active outdoor lifestyles and city living.

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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 for all associates.