Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Travel Physical Therapist Opportunity in Mesa, AZ

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Mesa, AZ at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing a new location. Apply now and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA.
• Active Arizona Physical Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy required. Clinical experience evaluating and treating musculoskeletal/ortho patients preferred.
• Proficiency with outpatient documentation including evaluation, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry per payer guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and functional programs focused on return to community activities.
• Ability to supervise or mentor students and coordinate discipline-specific therapy services.
• Maintain professional licensure and comply with state practice act and continuing education requirements.
• Experience with safe patient handling practices and infection control procedures preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Patient Population: Orthopaedic outpatient caseload.
• Responsibilities: Complete evaluations, develop and document treatment plans and goals, perform charge entry and letters of medical necessity, participate in student supervision as assigned.

Location Highlights

Mesa, AZ offers a mix of suburban and outdoor lifestyle opportunities. The city is adjacent to the Salt River and within a 30–45 minute drive to Phoenix and Sky Harbor International Airport, providing regional transit connections and urban amenities. Explore Usery Mountain Regional Park and the Superstition Mountains for hiking and desert scenery within 20–40 minutes, or visit the Mesa Arts Center and downtown Mesa for cultural events and restaurants in a short commute. The area supports an active, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with golf courses, water recreation on nearby lakes like Saguaro and Tempe Town Lake within a 20–30 minute drive, and convenient access to interstate routes for weekend travel.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one. Travel clinicians receive recruiter support and assistance with logistics.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel Physical Therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Opportunities include full-time travel contracts and options for direct hire or temp-to-hire placements.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.