Inpatient 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 at a hospital setting where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. The role includes evaluating patients, developing and modifying treatment plans, directing discipline-specific therapy services, and educating patients, families and students. Maintain professional licensure and comply with state practice acts and hospital policies. Complete timely, accurate documentation and participate in interdisciplinary discharge planning and performance improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Arizona state license or ability to obtain required state license prior to start.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience providing inpatient hospital physical therapy services, including evaluations, plan of care development, and discharge planning.
• Competence in documentation of daily notes, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and discharge documentation in accordance with hospital and payer requirements.
• Ability to supervise and educate students and assist with clinical education as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an acute care or hospital rehabilitation environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with safe patient handling practices and equipment.

Assignment Details

• Part-time schedule, approximately 8–24 hours per week.
• Shift pattern: 2x8 (two 8-hour shifts per week).

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits begin day one and support your work-life needs.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered care by completing comprehensive evaluations and developing functional treatment plans focused on discharge goals. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to discharge, ensure timely equipment trials and orders, and provide patient and family education including home exercise programs. Adhere to organizational safety practices including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace safety. Maintain professional development and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Location Highlights

Explore Tucson’s outdoor recreation and cultural attractions within easy reach of the hospital. Visit Saguaro National Park and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, both within a 20–30 minute drive, and hike trails in Sabino Canyon with scenic desert and mountain views. Enjoy downtown Tucson’s historic Fourth Avenue and the Tucson Museum of Art, minutes from central neighborhoods, with local dining, cultural festivals, and a growing arts scene that supports an urban-suburban lifestyle.

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.