Acute Care Physical Therapist
Cottonwood, AZ
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Acute Care Physical Therapist role in a short-term acute care hospital (87 staffed beds) with teaching status and Level IV trauma designation.
• Shift: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (5 days x 8 hours).
• Average daily patient census: 11.
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week; facility may call off up to 6 times during the 13-week assignment.
• Weekend Requirement: Must work at least one weekend day.
• Floating: May be asked to float to surrounding clinics.
• Dress Code: Business casual.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Parking: Free.
• No on-call required.
• Locals accepted.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions require unit manager approval.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Arizona.
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience, with experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License or State ID (passport alone not accepted).
• Background checks including 7-year history, SSN trace, nationwide criminal search, sex offender search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Fingerprinting: Current and valid Arizona fingerprint card required for Physical Therapists in acute care.
• Employment application with 3 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be documented with city and state.
• Two professional references required (one from most recent employer within 1 year, second within 2 years).
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine test within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years or declination.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or proof of 2 MMR vaccines.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or proof of 2 vaccines.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, 3-dose vaccine series, or declination.
  • COVID-19: Initial vaccine series or declination with facility-specific form.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or signed declination form (mask required if declined).
• Fit mask (N95) test within 1 year, updated annually; PAPR not an option. Facility may provide onsite fit testing if needed.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific job description form prior to start.
• Must review and sign facility policies including:

  • Workforce member confidentiality agreement
  • Substance abuse screening policy
  • Professional attire and appearance policy
  • Security question form (signed at least one week prior to start)
  • Travel information verification form
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required within 1 year of start, minimum passing score 80%.
• Color blindness test required for all candidates starting 1/19/26, must pass with 100%.
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) must be updated annually with minimum passing score of 80%.

Job Environment & Expectations

• Department operates 7 days a week; flexibility to work weekend shifts is mandatory.
• Ability to work with ventilated patients and manage moderate to maximum assistance patients is preferred.
• Must be adaptable to changing patient needs and able to pick up additional evaluations as needed.
• Adherence to quality and patient safety standards including medication administration protocols (BCMA) is expected.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a teaching hospital with a trauma designation, providing acute care physical therapy services in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills.