Travel Physical Therapist - $2,712 per week

Thrive Staffing; Tuba City (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel assignment in Tuba City, Arizona. The role focuses on delivering high-quality therapy services across inpatient and outpatient settings for a Native American population.

Wound care, prosthetic/orthotic clinic, geriatric and other specialty services are included. Strong emphasis on credentialing, safety, and Joint Commission readiness, with staff education and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: CAPTE-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• License: Valid, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist, with outpatient experience.
• Additional Credentialing: Must fulfill requirements for credentialing to serve on the Medical Staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality physical therapy to inpatients and outpatients across all ages.
• Specialty services include: wound care, prosthetic and orthotic clinic, geriatric clinic, spinal cord clinic, assistive technology/adaptive equipment evaluation and treatment.
• Oversee and develop the physical therapy section, ensure quality improvement, risk management, safety, and policy compliance.
• Prepare for Joint Commission accreditation; provide staff education, meetings, and in-services; fulfill other duties as needed.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care focus

Compliance and credentialing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (CAPTE accredited)

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.