Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Travel Physical Therapist
Career Insights for Physical Therapist
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Arizona data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Physical Therapist helps patients with physically disabling conditions or injuries to improve their ability to move and manage their pain. Uses techniques including targeted exercises and massage therapy. Works in conjunction with other healthcare providers to provide rehabilitation to patients after an injury or illness. May specialize in treating certain types of injuries or patients.
$96,263 / year median in Arizona
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Pay Rate:
$2,100.00
•$2,300.00 gross per week
Number of Positions:
1
Specialty:
Rehabilitation Start Date:
01/25/27
Travel:
Onsite Lodging Assignment Length:
13 weeks
EMR:
Allscripts Schedule:
5x8 Monday
•Friday, 8:00 am
•5:00 pm/1 hour lunch
Call:
N/A Additional Details about the position
Initial Evaluation Procedures Medical History Review:
Reviewing patient history, imaging, and symptoms to understand the impairment.
Physical Examination:
Assessing posture, gait (walking), range of motion (ROM), strength, and balance.
Neurological Screening:
Checking reflexes, sensory function, and motor control if necessary.
Functional Assessment:
Evaluating how the patient moves, lifts, or gets in/out of a chair.
Goal Setting:
Collaboratively setting goals with the patient for recovery.
Ongoing Treatment Procedures Therapeutic Exercise:
Prescribing movements to improve strength, mobility, and functional movement patterns.
Manual Therapy:
Hands-on techniques, including joint mobilization and soft tissue massage, to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Physical Modalities:
Using techniques such as electrical stimulation (TENS), ultrasound, ice, heat, or traction.
Patient Education:
Instructing patients on proper body mechanics, posture, and home exercises (HEP).
Functional Training:
Practicing daily tasks to return the patient to normal activities. Documentation and Care Coordination
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 2
year minimum relative experience
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS BLS
(AHA preferred)
LICENSURE REQUIREMENT
Any State License
ABOUT THE FACILITY
This facility is a 73-bed regional referral medical center in Tuba City, Arizona on the Navajo Reservation. Our service area is 6,000 square miles and covers the western region of the Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Paiute Reservations. In 2021, we received over 250,000 patient visits a year at the main campus and at satellite facilities in Flagstaff, at Sacred Peaks Clinic; LeChee Health & Wellness Facility near Page, a clinic at Bodaway/Gap, Cameron, and the Kaibeto Creek Independent Living Center. A mobile health program also travels to remote corners of the service area.
DC Benefits:
(NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost) Dental Insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Travel reimbursement Vision insurance
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance