Physical Therapist

Talented-Medical-Solutions; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Oro Valley Hospital in Oro Valley, AZ, seeks a Travel Physical Therapist (PT) for a 13-week assignment. The role spans Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, and SNU, with 40 hours/week, days 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, and Cerner EMR.

Requirements include an Active Arizona PT license, BLS, and experience in the listed settings. You will float to Acute Care as needed and work with physicians, nurses, and therapists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona PT license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab or SNU settings.
• Willingness to float to Acute Care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive PT evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Provide interventions to improve strength, mobility and function.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety and long-term wellness.
• Document progress and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses and other therapists.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Collaboration

Adaptability

Communication

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Travel Physical Therapist (PT) – Acute Care / Inpatient Rehab

Location: Oro Valley, Arizona
Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
Contract: 13 Weeks
Hours: 40 Hours/Week
Shift: Days | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Bill Rate: $85/Hour
EMR: Cerner
License: Active Arizona PT License Required

Are you an experienced Physical Therapist looking for your next travel opportunity? Join the team at Oro Valley Hospital and make a meaningful impact by helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, regain independence, and improve their overall quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience across Acute Care, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) settings and be comfortable adapting to the needs of a diverse patient population.

You’ll work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote safe mobility, functional independence, and successful recovery.

Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and functional goals.

Provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and functional independence.

Help patients manage pain and restore or maintain physical function.

Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, safety, and long-term wellness.

Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Promote safe patient mobility and help prevent functional decline.

Provide care across Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, and SNU settings.

Float to Acute Care as needed based on facility requirements.

40 hours per week

Primary Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Weekend scheduling may be Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, based on operational needs.

Active Arizona Physical Therapist (PT) License – Required

BLS Certification – Required

Inpatient Rehabilitation – Required

Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU) – Required

Cerner EMR experience – Required

Excellent clinical assessment and treatment-planning skills

Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Ability to adapt to changing patient needs and clinical environments

Willingness to float to Acute Care as needed

Why This Assignment?

This 13-week opportunity is ideal for a skilled PT who enjoys working with diverse patient populations and wants to make a direct impact on patient recovery. You'll have the opportunity to use your clinical expertise across multiple care settings while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team.