Travel Physical Therapist: Acute-Care Oncology 1:1 Day Shift

American Traveler, LLC.; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital oncology-focused unit. Requires 1+ year of acute care and outpatient experience, BLS, AZ PT license, and Manual Therapy certification. Lymphedema certification preferred.

The role involves fast-paced inpatient/outpatient care with an oncology caseload, 1:1 patient ratio, and documentation via Epic. 40-hour orientation provided; travel options available and local candidates considered within radius.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in acute care and outpatient clinic setting.
• BLS certification required (AHA only, HeartCode not accepted).
• AZ PT license required if applicable.
• Manual Therapy certification required.
• Lymphedema certification preferred.
• Experience with AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, pain and sensory assessment, and vital sign monitoring.
• Experience with gait training, hip/knee/hand injuries, and low back pain.
• Experience with hospital equipment including Hoyer lifts, gait belts, sliding boards, and sit-to-stand lifts.
• Documentation experience including evaluations, care plans, and goal setting.
• Experience in oncology, geriatrics, orthopedics, and women's health preferred.
• Experience with COPD, CHF, CABG, and lymphedema management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fast-paced acute care unit with collaboration across therapy disciplines.
• Role requires flexibility between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Oncology-based caseload with common diagnoses including breast, prostate, and head/neck cancer.
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday, no weekends or on-call.
• Uses Epic for documentation and SBAR for communication.
• 1:1 patient ratio.
• Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatment planning, and documentation across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary therapy team environment.
• 40-hour orientation provided.

Skills

Acute care experience

Outpatient experience

BLS certification

Gait training

Education

Arizona PT license

Manual Therapy certification

Tools

Epic

SBAR communication

Hoyer lifts

Gait belts

Sliding boards

Sit-to-stand lifts

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. seeks a Physical Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital oncology-focused unit. Requires 1+ year of acute care and outpatient experience, BLS, AZ PT license, and Manual Therapy certification. Lymphedema certification preferred.

The role involves fast-paced inpatient/outpatient care with an oncology caseload, 1:1 patient ratio, and documentation via Epic. 40-hour orientation provided; travel options available and local candidates considered within radius.