Locum Physician (MD/DO) in Arizona

Doctor of Medicine | Other
Location: Arizona
Employer: Wilderness Medical Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

06395B - Locum Physical Therapist - Outpatient, Multiple Locations - Northeast AZ

Location: Northeast Arizona

Job Type: W2, Locum Tenens Position

Dates: 11/9/2026 with an ongoing need

Job Specialty: Physical Therapy (outpatient, multiple locations)

Compensation: Please inquire

Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8hr shifts or 4/10s schedule

Responsibilities:

• Patient Volume: Averages 12-15 per day
• Staffing Mix: 2 full time PTs, 1 PT Aide and 1 Front Office staff member
• Assess patients and develop individualized Physical Therapy treatment plans
• Provide treatment interventions for outpatient, general, and surgical patients
• Develop discharge plans and provide patient education
• Teach therapeutic exercises and movements to improve function and prevent or reduce recurrence of injury
• Educate patients regarding physical limitations following surgery, injury, or impairment
• Perform and interpret tests and measurements to evaluate patient condition and treatment progress
• Modify treatment plans, protocols, procedures, and equipment as clinically appropriate
• Document patient progress in the electronic health record in accordance with AAAHC and CMS documentation and coding standards
• Provide Physical Therapy consultation and evaluation services to physicians, providers, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the care team regarding patient condition and recommendations for continued care
• Provide direct supervision to support staff, volunteers, and Physical Therapy students as indicated
• Participate in patient, staff, and community education
• Coordinate with federal, tribal, private, and community resources as appropriate
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to professional, ethical, organizational, and safety standards

Position Requirements:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program, or Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) or equivalent along with required experience
• DPT preferred to have minimum 3-years experience and MPT or equivalent preferred to have 6-years of licensed PT experience
• Current, valid, unrestricted Arizona Physical Therapist license required, prior to start (will accept compact license)
• USPHS Commissioned Officers may hold a current, valid, unrestricted PT license in any US state, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico
• APTA Board Certification preferred
• Valid, unrestricted, insurable driver's license
• Active BLS Certification
• Comfortable treating primarily adult patients and occasionally patients under 18
• English/Navajo bilingual skills preferred

Additional Details:

• Medical Malpractice Insurance: Provided at no cost to you
• Meaningful Work: Serve a deserving community with critical healthcare services

About Us:

At Wilderness Medical staffing, we understand your desire for a fulfilling career that lets you practice meaningful medicine without burnout. Founded in 2010 by a provider just like you, we believe medicine should be an adventure. As a purpose-driven Locum Tenens staffing company, we actively connect healthcare professionals to more than 200 rural and remote locations throughout the Northwest United States and Alaska-ensuring you can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

How to Apply:

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All inquiries are confidential.