Physical Therapist - Travel Contract

Traveling Physical Therapist

Join a home health team in Yuma, AZ as a traveling Physical Therapist. Provide patient evaluations and therapeutic services according to physician orders. Supervise and evaluate Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as assigned. Perform home visits, evaluate the home environment, and participate in interdisciplinary care and in-service education. Maintain accurate documentation and communicate patient status to the interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program approved by the APTA or an equivalent accrediting body.
• Current, active, and unencumbered license to practice physical therapy in the state of assignment.
• Familiarity with home health practice requirements, including conducting home visits and evaluating home environments.
• Current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Ability to use basic computer functions for documentation, email, and online training.
• Client requirement: experience providing or supervising physical therapy services in home health settings.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3 years of physical therapy experience preferred.
• Experience supervising PTAs and coordinating care in home health agencies preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift: Evenings, 5x8.
• Must be able to perform home visits and travel within the assigned service area.

Benefits begin the first day of assignment. Eligible benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) matching, license and travel reimbursement, recruiter support, referral bonuses, and paid housing options where available.

Provide skilled physical therapy services in accordance with the physician's plan of care. Contribute to improved patient function and safe discharge planning. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and therapy team members to update treatment plans and document outcomes.

Location Highlights

Yuma is a desert city with outdoor recreation and easy access to the Colorado River and Sonoran Desert landmarks. The city is near the Colorado River waterfront and within driving distance of Imperial National Wildlife Refuge and Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Yuma has regional cultural sites such as the Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park and a downtown historic district with local dining and museums. The area supports an outdoor lifestyle with boating, hiking, and birdwatching opportunities and is about a few hours' drive to Phoenix for additional urban amenities.

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. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion.