Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist team in Sun City, 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 accredited program recognized by the APTA.
• Active Arizona Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in outpatient orthopedic settings preferred, including evaluation, plan-of-care development, and progress toward discharge goals.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record documentation including goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry preferred.
• Ability to supervise and delegate therapy-specific tasks and to participate in student clinical education as needed preferred.
• Adherence to state practice act, professional codes of conduct, and completion of required continuing education.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Discipline: Physical Therapist, primary orthopedics focus.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, documentation, patient and family education, and promoting patient and employee safety.

Location Highlights

Sun City, AZ offers convenient access to outdoor recreation and suburban lifestyle amenities. The community is approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Phoenix, providing a suburban setting with easy access to the Sonoran Desert and nearby Lake Pleasant Regional Park about 25 miles away for boating and hiking. The area is within a 30- to 45-minute drive of cultural attractions such as the Phoenix Art Museum and the Desert Botanical Garden, supporting an urban day-trip lifestyle. Residents and visitors enjoy multiple golf courses and community recreation centers within Sun City, a quieter, active-adult oriented environment with frequent transit access to the greater Phoenix metro area via regional roadways.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting your first day, including medical benefits, 401k options, housing assistance, travel and license reimbursement, and around-the-clock recruiter support.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include full-time travel contracts, direct hire, and temp-to-hire options. Recruiters will assist with placement and contract details.

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.