Travel Physical Therapist
Yuma, AZ
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,416/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,170/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,246/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
Description
🏥 Travel Physical Therapist | Acute Inpatient | Day Shift | Arizona
📅 Contract: 13 Weeks
⏰ Shift: 8 or 10-Hour Day Shifts
📈 Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week
📍 Setting: Acute Inpatient Rehab
Why You'll Love This Assignment
- ✅ 40 guaranteed hours weekly
- ✅ Acute inpatient hospital experience
- ✅ Work with diverse medical diagnoses and post-operative patients
- ✅ Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
- ✅ Epic charting system
- ✅ Opportunity to work alongside PTAs
Unit & Caseload Highlights
- Department: Physical Therapy
- Patient Volume: Approximately 8–10 patients/day
- Areas Covered:
- Emergency Department (ED)
- Medical-Surgical Units
Patient Population
Treat a variety of acute care patients, including:
- Total Joint Replacements
- CVA/Stroke
- CHF
- COPD
- Sepsis
Requirements
- Active Arizona PT License required at submission
- AHA BLS Certification
- Minimum 1 year of PT experience outside of clinical rotations
- Strong understanding of:
- Disease pathology
- Lab values
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Acute care patient management
Schedule Details
- Options include:
- 5 x 8-hour shifts with flexible weekend coverage (2–3 days/month)
- 4 x 10-hour shifts (Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday)
- No self-scheduling
- Holiday rotation required
Additional Information
- Trauma Level: II
- EMR: Epic
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
- 100-mile radius rule applies
- Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
- Start dates are not flexible
If you're an experienced acute care PT looking for a rewarding Arizona assignment with a strong clinical team, apply today!
Employer
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About Yuma, AZ
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Yuma, AZ here's what you should know:- Yuma's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 107°F, average lows: 74°F.
- Winter average highs: 69°F, average lows: 46°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Yuma, especially during the off-peak season.
- There are options for furnished apartments and houses.
- Yuma is car-friendly, with easy access to parking and minimal traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.
- Yuma has a diverse population with a mix of cultures.
- The age range is varied, with a significant senior population.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the desert climate.
- Yuma has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Yuma offers a variety of activities, including a wide range of restaurants serving diverse cuisines, art galleries, and shops in the historic downtown area.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as visiting parks, river beach, and fishing docks, as well as participating in festivals throughout the year.
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