Outpatient Physical Therapist
Cottonwood, Arizona
Verde Valley Medical Center

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Travel/Contract

Location: Cottonwood, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
• Shift: Monday to Friday, either 5x8-hour shifts or 4x10-hour shifts (typically 4x10, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40 hours guaranteed
• Daily Patient Load: Approximately 11 patients
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• On Call: No call required
• Floating: May be asked to float to surrounding outpatient clinics
• Blocked Scheduling: No
• Locals Accepted: No
• RTO Restrictions: Unit Manager’s approval required
• Work Environment: Hospital-based ambulatory clinic supporting Orthopedics, Geriatrics, Cardiopulmonary, Neurological, Lymphedema, and Pelvic Health

Required Qualifications

• Valid Physical Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 30 days of start date including SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide criminal search, and national sex offender search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
  • Fit mask test (N95) within 1 year and updated annually; onsite fit testing available if needed
  • Negative TB test (PPD, Q Gold, or Tspot) within 1 year and updated annually; chest x-ray required for past positives
  • Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years or declination)
    • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines)
    • Hepatitis B (positive titer, 3-dose vaccine series, or declination)
    • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination form required for 2025-2026 season; decliners must wear a mask when not eating or drinking
  • COVID vaccination series or declination with facility-specific form
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Competency Exams: Must be completed within 1 year of start with minimum passing scores (medication test, core parts I-III, competency exam)
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates starting 1/19/26 and after, with 100% passing score via online testing

Additional Facility Requirements

• Photo for badge (clear headshot with preferred clear background)
• Completion and signing of facility-specific job description form prior to start
• Review and sign policies including:

  • Workforce member confidentiality agreement
  • Substance abuse screening policy
  • Professional attire and appearance policy
  • Security question form (at least one week prior to start)
  • Travel information verification form (prior to start)

Work Environment and Culture

• Facility is a short-term acute care hospital with 87 staffed beds
• Teaching hospital with Level IV trauma designation
• Business casual dress code
• Electronic charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available
• Adherence to quality and patient safety standards including medication administration (BCMA) expected

This position is suitable for first-time travel therapists. Prior travel experience is not required.