Travel Physical Therapist - $2,712 per week

Thrive Staffing; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a Travel Physical Therapist for a 12-week assignment in Tuba City, Arizona. The role delivers high-quality physical therapy services to a Native American population, with a schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts.

The candidate must hold a CAPTE-accredited degree, be eligible for licensure in the United States, and possess a current BLS certification, with at least three years of licensed PT experience including outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• Active, unrestricted PT license in any U.S. state, DC, or PR.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 3 years of licensed PT experience, including outpatient.
• Credentialing requirements to serve on Medical Staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physical therapy services to patients across age groups.
• Develop and oversee the physical therapy section and quality-improvement activities.
• Coordinate risk management, safety, and compliance with PT policies and procedures.
• Support credentialing processes and Joint Commission readiness.

Skills

3 years experience as PT

Outpatient experience

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree CAPTE-accredited PT program

Job description

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Tuba City, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/25/2027
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Physical Therapist Position Summary

The Physical Therapist I/II / Advanced Physical Therapist I/II position is responsible for delivering high-quality physical therapy services focused on the treatment and prevention of physical disabilities or diseases, primarily for a Native American population. This role encompasses the management and implementation of physical therapy programs, including the evaluation and treatment of inpatients and outpatients across all age ranges, from infants to geriatrics. Specialty services provided include:

• Wound care
• Prosthetic and orthotic clinic
• Geriatric clinic
• High school clinic
• Functional clinic
• Spinal cord clinic
• Assistive technology/adaptive equipment evaluation and treatment
• Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetic Orthotic Supply Program

The role also includes the oversight and development of the physical therapy section, which involves ensuring continuing quality improvement, risk management, safety, compliance with physical therapy policies and procedures, and preparation for Joint Commission accreditation. Additional responsibilities include staff education, reporting, staff meetings and in-services, as well as fulfilling other duties as necessary. Furthermore, the candidate must meet the requirements to be credentialed to serve on the Medical Staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a CAPTE accredited school of Physical Therapy.
• License: Valid, current, full, and unrestricted license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico throughout employment.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, with outpatient experience included.
• Additional Credentialing: Must fulfill requirements for credentialing to serve on the Medical Staff; all related information necessary for credentialing must be provided.

Shift Information

Monday - Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM

Holiday coverage is required.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19131100. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Rehab:PT,08:00:00-16:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.