Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,585 to $2,785 per week in Phoenix, AZ

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others. Join a traveling Physical Therapist team providing home health services in Phoenix, AZ. Apply now and a recruiter will contact you with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by APTA.
• Current Physical Therapy license in Arizona required to start the assignment.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from AHA or ARC required.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle for travel within the agency service area.
• Experience in home health settings preferred. Experience performing comprehensive evaluations, developing therapy plans of care, and completing CMS-required documentation preferred.
• Ability to participate in weekend rotation and potential holiday availability as needed.
• Ability to supervise PTA and home health aides as allowed by state regulation and agency policy preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Home Health.
• Shift Name: Other.
• Schedule expectation: Full time with schedule flexibility required to meet patient needs, including weekend rotation and potential holiday availability.
• Travel requirement: Visits patients across the agency service area. May be required to visit nearby agency locations as needed.

Location Highlights

Discover Phoenix and the surrounding outdoor and urban amenities. Phoenix offers proximity to Camelback Mountain and Piestewa Peak with hiking trails within 20–30 minutes driving time, and South Mountain Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S., about 15–25 minutes away. The city features cultural destinations such as the Heard Museum and Phoenix Art Museum within central Phoenix, and downtown light rail connects major districts with typical commute times of 10–30 minutes. For weekend escapes, Sedona and the red rock country lie approximately 2 hours north, and the Sonoran Desert and numerous golf courses provide outdoor recreation and an adventurous lifestyle.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist in Home Health performs assessments and evaluations of patient functional status, mobility, endurance, pain, and other conditions. The clinician develops and implements individualized treatment plans, documents patient progress in accordance with CMS and agency requirements, and coordinates care with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and establish PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Provide skilled interventions to relieve pain, restore or maintain function, and improve mobility using evidence-based techniques.
• Complete progress notes for each visit and submit documentation per agency policy.
• Communicate patient status and changes to the nurse supervisor and physician as appropriate.
• Prepare written discharge summaries and 60-day summary reports as required.
• Participate in staff conferences, committees, and in-service education as requested.
• Maintain clinical competence and required licensure through continuing education.

Additional Information

Contact information provided in the order notes is for internal use. Recruiter will provide further assignment specifics and next steps upon application. Thank you for your time and responsiveness.

EEO Statement

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.