Physical Therapist (PRN)

Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Physical Therapist to independently evaluate patients, determine treatment strategies, and deliver rehabilitation services in a new hospital setting with 48 private rooms and two therapy gyms.

Pay rate is $60/hr, with compensation based on years of experience and qualifications. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the care team to maximize patient functional independence.

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in Arizona
• BLS certification required from American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross (online certification not acceptable)
• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet strict timeframes and deliver quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and determine treatment strategies to address acute or prolonged physical dysfunction
• Deliver and/or delegate services to restore functional independence
• Apply physical, chemical, exercise, and other modalities as appropriate
• Document patient progress and adapt plan of care as needed

Skills

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Job description

Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital is opening February 2026! Join our team to work in a beautiful new hospital with 48 private patient rooms and 2 rehab therapy gyms with cutting-edge technology.

Pay Rate: $60/hr

Position Summary

Independently evaluates, determines treatment strategies, delivers and/or delegates services that identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with emphasis on physical dysfunction. This role encompasses evaluation skills and techniques, analysis of patients, and therapeutic application of physical and chemical agents, exercise and other procedures to maximize the patient's functional independence. Evaluation involves strength, motor control, joint mobility, soft tissue integrity, pain, balance, coordination, posture, cardiopulmonary function, endurance, gait and functional abilities in activities of daily living.

Pay: Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state licensure as an Physical Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained from the American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross. Online certification is not acceptable.

Desired Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay
• A competitive wage scale
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Tucson Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO Employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled