Travel Physical Therapist - Outpatient

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for an outpatient position requiring at least 1 year of outpatient experience and an active AZ license prior to start.

Details

• Outpatient physical therapy setting
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Patient population includes general outpatient, injured workers, and work hardening/return-to-work cases
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in an outpatient PT setting required
• Active Arizona PT license required prior to start date; proof of pending licensure acceptable at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required if applicable
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluating and treating patients via physician referral or direct access, establishing and supervising PT plans of care for PTAs and PT technicians
• Role involves treating injured workers and familiarity with ACOMP systems for return-to-work planning
• Competency in modalities, exercise equipment, post-offer testing (e.g., WorkSTEPS, APET), Work Hardening Evaluations, FCEs, and ergonomic evaluations is expected
• Administrative duties include scheduling, answering phones, taking referrals, and utilizing billing codes for various payer types
• Regular communication with referring physicians, rehab nurses, case managers, and insurance representatives is expected
• May assist with business development, marketing to referral sources, and community outreach when patient load allows
• All time-off and scheduling requests should be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply