PT Acute Care Physical Therapist
Goodyear, AZ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital oncology unit, requiring 1+ year of experience and flexibility between inpatient and outpatient settings.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with flexibility between inpatient and outpatient care
• Fast-paced, highly collaborative unit across therapy disciplines
• Oncology-based patient population with common diagnoses including breast, prostate, and head/neck cancer
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, Monday through Friday, no weekends or on-call
• Uses Epic for documentation and SBAR for communication

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience required, more preferred
• BLS certification required (AHA only, HeartCode not accepted)
• AZ PT license required if applicable
• Manual Therapy certification required; Lymphedema certification preferred
• Acute care and outpatient clinic experience required
• Experience with assessments including AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, pain and sensory assessment, and vital sign monitoring required
• Experience with mobility equipment such as gait belts, Hoyer lifts, walkers, and sliding boards required
• Experience treating hand, hip, knee, and low back conditions required
• Knowledge of home exercise programs, patient/family education, and safety/injury prevention required
• Experience with documentation including evaluations, care plans, and goal setting required

Additional Information

• Role involves close collaboration with other therapy disciplines in a fast-paced environment
• Responsibilities include patient assessment, treatment planning, and discharge documentation
• 40-hour orientation provided
• Light grey 'moonstruck' scrub color required, not provided by facility
• Flu vaccine or signed declination form required during flu season (October-March)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Former employees not eligible for consideration
• No restrictive RTO rules
• Local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius at the local rate
• Travel pairs allowed