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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.