Outpatient Physical Therapist
Surprise, AZ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient setting in Surprise, AZ, with at least 1 year of outpatient experience and an active AZ license required prior to start.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy setting
• Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Patient population includes general outpatient PT, injured workers, and work hardening cases
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent outpatient physical therapy experience required
• Active AZ PT license required prior to start date; proof of pending licensure acceptable for consideration
• Current BLS certification required if applicable
• Experience with modalities and therapeutic exercise equipment
• Ability to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), Work Hardening Evaluations, and post-offer employment testing (e.g., WorkSTEPS or APET)
• Familiarity with ergonomic evaluations and job analysis
• Understanding of billing codes across various payer types, including workers' compensation (ACOMP)

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients via physician referral or direct access, with a focus on outpatient orthopedic and occupational health cases
• Role includes supervising Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and PT technicians
• Responsibilities extend to scheduling, phone management, and taking referrals as needed
• Weekly communication with rehab nurses and timely progress notes to referring physicians are expected
• Some involvement in business development and marketing to referral sources, physicians, and case managers when patient load allows
• Community outreach and participation in local events representing the practice may be expected
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All time off requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration