Physical Therapist - Outpatient
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 healthcare providers and referral sources. Participate in marketing and community outreach activities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients per physician referral or direct access.
• Supervise physical therapy assistants and technicians according to the PT plan of care.
• Perform post-offer testing (e.g., WorkSTEPS, APET), Work Hardening Evaluations, Functional Capacity Evaluations, ergonomic evaluations, and job analysis.
• Utilize modalities and exercise equipment available in the facility.
• Manage scheduling, referrals, and phone communications as needed.
• Maintain accurate billing code usage for various payer types.
• Provide weekly updates to rehab nurses and timely progress notes to referring physicians.
• Maintain all required licensure and employee information for insurance coverage.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients, healthcare providers, case managers, and industry representatives.
• Assist with business development, referral relationships, and educational programs.
• Participate in community events representing the physical therapy practice.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the team and organization.

Required Qualifications

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

Work Environment & Schedule

• Outpatient physical therapy clinic setting.
• Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day.

Additional Notes

• Must maintain licensure in good standing throughout the contract.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.