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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient position in Tucson, AZ, requiring at least 1 year of outpatient experience and an active AZ license prior to start.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy setting
• Patient population includes general orthopedic, injured workers, and direct access cases
• Responsibilities span evaluation and treatment, work hardening, functional capacity evaluations (FCEs), post-offer employment testing (e.g., WorkSTEPS, APET), and ergonomic evaluations
• Day shift schedule: 5x8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent outpatient physical therapy experience required
• Active Arizona PT license required prior to start date; license must be in good standing (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients per physician referral or direct access, supervising PTAs and PT technicians, and performing work-related assessments such as FCEs, work hardening evaluations, and ergonomic/job analyses
• Clinician is expected to develop competency in ACOMP systems for establishing return-to-work plans of care
• Role includes maintaining communication with referring physicians, updating rehab nurses on patient progress, and understanding billing codes for various payer types
• Some administrative duties such as answering phones, scheduling patient visits, and taking referrals may be required
• Participation in business development, marketing to referral sources, and community events representing the clinic is expected
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All time off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration