Outpatient Physical Therapist
Tucson, Arizona
Apex Network Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist - Outpatient (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (5 days/week, 40 hours/week)

Job Summary

Provide physical therapy evaluation and treatment for outpatient physical therapy patients, including injured workers. Supervise physical therapy assistants and technicians, perform various functional and ergonomic evaluations, and maintain communication with referring physicians and rehab nurses. Participate in marketing and community outreach as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients per physician referral or direct access
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and technicians according to PT plan of care
• Perform Work Hardening Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic evaluations, and post-offer testing (e.g., WorkSTEPS, APET)
• Utilize modalities and exercise equipment available in the facility
• Manage scheduling, referrals, and phone communications as needed
• Maintain accurate billing code usage for various payers
• Provide weekly patient progress updates to rehab nurses and timely notes to referring physicians
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, physicians, case managers, and other contacts
• Assist with business development and marketing efforts when patient load allows
• Participate in community events representing the facility
• Perform additional tasks as required for operational success

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience in an outpatient setting

Additional Information

• Must maintain all licensure and certification requirements in good standing throughout employment
• Maintain updated employee information for liability insurance coverage
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing as applicable
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31)

This position offers a structured outpatient physical therapy role with opportunities to develop skills in injured worker care, functional evaluations, and community engagement within a travel contract setting.