Acute Care Physical Therapist
Cottonwood, AZ
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with acute care experience for a 13-week travel contract at a teaching, Level IV trauma, short-term acute care hospital in Arizona, working a 4x10 schedule Sunday through Wednesday.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting with a teaching designation and Level IV trauma status
• PT department is open 7 days a week; a weekend day will be required
• Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts, Sunday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Average daily census of 11 patients
• Patient population includes medical diagnoses requiring moderate to maximum assist; experience with ventilated patients is preferred
• May be asked to float to surrounding outpatient clinics
• Charting is done in Cerner
• No on-call requirements
• Free parking available on site

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care physical therapy experience
• Active Arizona PT license required prior to start; compact-eligible candidates will be considered
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required — note that obtaining an AZ PT license requires a fingerprint clearance card, with the full licensure process estimated to take 7–12 weeks
• License required if applicable
• Generalist background preferred with confidence treating a variety of medical diagnoses
• Ability to manage moderate to maximum assist patients and co-treatments
• Experience working with ventilated patients preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly and take on additional evaluations throughout the day

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluation and treatment of acute care patients, co-treatments, and managing additional evaluations as they arise throughout the day
• Business casual attire required (no specific scrub color)
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of initial consideration; unit manager approval is required for any scheduling requests
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• All staff are expected to adhere to facility quality and patient safety standards, including medication administration protocols (BCMA)
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration