Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $1,985 to $2,185 per week in Phoenix, AZ

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Phoenix, AZ where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-accredited program.
• Current Physical Therapy license in Arizona required prior to the start of the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and implementing individualized plans of care in an acute hospital setting.
• Ability to perform direct patient care responsibilities typical of an inpatient hospital, including transfers and mobility assistance; ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Proficiency with computerized documentation systems and common office equipment.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required for employees working in certain affiliate settings (must possess at time of hire and maintain while employed) when applicable to the assigned facility.
• Demonstrated clinical competency with documentation that reflects skilled interventions and measurable functional goals.
• Preferred: prior experience supervising or delegating to PTA, therapy technicians, or students.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Hours: 06:30 - 19:00.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Week travel assignment.
• Start/End Window: April through July timeframe for the assignment period.
• Float Requirement: May be expected to float to other units within the hospital as needed.

Location Highlights

Phoenix is a Southwestern urban destination with extensive outdoor and cultural options. The city is adjacent to South Mountain Park and Preserve, offering over 16,000 acres of trails and a 20–40 minute drive from many central neighborhoods, and it is about a 2-hour drive north to the Mogollon Rim for forested hiking and cooler temperatures. Phoenix features the Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum within city limits, both under a 20–30 minute drive from central districts, providing cultural exhibits focused on desert flora and Native American art. The city offers a warm, desert climate with numerous golf courses and mountain trailheads for an active lifestyle, and light rail transit connects downtown, the Arts District, and major medical centers within a 10–30 minute commute depending on location.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We respect your time and responsiveness. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one, including medical coverage options and 401(k) programs. Additional offerings may include recruiter support and relocation assistance.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a travel PT role and gain flexibility and professional growth in varied clinical settings. Opportunities include travel contracts, and options for direct hire or temp-to-hire placements through our staffing channels and career tools.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.