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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

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

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in an outpatient PT setting
• Active Arizona PT license required prior to start date; proof of pending licensure may be accepted
• Current BLS certification required if applicable
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients via physician referral or direct access across a variety of outpatient and occupational health cases
• Experience with or willingness to learn WorkSTEPS, APET, Work Hardening Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and ergonomic/job analysis assessments is expected
• Role includes supervising PT assistants and PT technicians in accordance with a PT plan of care
• Familiarity with workers' compensation (ACOMP) systems and various payer billing codes is beneficial
• Involves regular communication with referring physicians, case managers, and rehab nurses regarding patient progress
• May include participation in business development activities, marketing to referral sources, and community outreach when caseload allows
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required