Outpatient Physical Therapist
Rio Rico, AZ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist with outpatient experience for a 13-week travel assignment in an outpatient physical therapy setting in Rio Rico, AZ.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy clinic setting
• Caseload includes general outpatient patients, injured workers, and direct access cases
• Responsibilities span a broad range of outpatient PT services including work hardening, functional capacity evaluations (FCEs), post-offer employment testing (e.g., WorkSTEPS or APET), and ergonomic evaluations
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Requirements

• Active Arizona PT license required prior to start date; license must be in good standing (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting
• Current BLS certification required
• Familiarity with occupational health PT practices, including ACOMP systems and Return to Work program protocols, is beneficial

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients per physician referral or direct access, supervising PTAs, and maintaining timely communication with referring physicians and rehab nurses
• Role involves performing work hardening evaluations, FCEs, ergonomic evaluations, and job analyses
• Candidate will supervise PT technicians in cleaning and organizational tasks and assist with scheduling and phone coverage as needed
• Expected to participate in business development activities and community outreach when patient load allows
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply