Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - $2,702 to $2,784 per week in Tucson, AZ

Physical Therapist
Location: Tucson, AZ
Agency: AMN Healthcare Allied
Pay: $2,702 to $2,784 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Physical Therapist - Outpatient - (PT)
StartDate: 10/12/2026 Available Shifts: 8 D Pay Rate: $2702.00 - $2784.00

This physical therapist role is based in Oro Valley, Arizona, a scenic community nestled against the Santa Catalina Mountains, just a short drive north of Tucson. Oro Valley is known for its stunning desert and mountain views, abundant sunshine, and welcoming neighborhoods. The area offers exceptional outdoor recreation, including hiking and biking trails, nearby golf courses, and easy access to Catalina State Park, making it ideal for clinicians who enjoy an active lifestyle outside of work. Oro Valley has a strong sense of community, with parks, events, and recreation programs designed to connect residents to nature and to each other. Local amenities include shopping, dining, community recreation facilities with family-friendly pools and splash pads, and a variety of fitness and wellness options. The town has been highlighted for its quality of life and outdoor experiences, offering a relaxed yet active environment that appeals to professionals and families alike. The clinic is a modern outpatient physical therapy center designed to support high-quality, evidence-based care. You will work in a contemporary treatment space with private treatment areas, open gym space, and up-to-date therapeutic equipment. The environment emphasizes collaboration, with PTs, PTAs, and support staff working together to deliver consistent, patient-centered care in a supportive and professional setting. As a physical therapist here, you will evaluate and treat a primarily orthopedic and musculoskeletal caseload, including patients with spine conditions, joint pain, sports injuries, post-surgical needs, and work-related injuries. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized plans of care, provide hands-on interventions and exercise-based treatment, and guide patients through progressive rehabilitation programs. Patient education on injury prevention, home exercise programs, and lifestyle modification is a key component of daily practice. A typical day includes a mix of initial evaluations and follow-up treatment sessions, EMR documentation, communication with referring providers, and coordination with clinic support staff. Caseloads are structured to allow for both productivity and quality of care, with attention to scheduling that supports timely access for patients while maintaining professional standards. Patient volumes and ratios are consistent with a busy but organized outpatient environment, with expectations for timely and thorough documentation in the EMR. Shifts generally follow standard outpatient clinic hours, often including a combination of early morning and late afternoon or early evening appointments to accommodate patient schedules. This structure supports steady patient flow and allows clinicians some predictability in weekly planning. Weekend work, if present, is limited and scheduled in advance. This role offers the opportunity to grow clinically in a high-energy outpatient setting, gain experience with a broad range of orthopedic and sports diagnoses, and work within a culture that values collaboration, patient outcomes, and professional development. Oro Valley’s combination of outdoor recreation, community amenities, and easy access to the larger Tucson metro area makes it an attractive location for physical therapists seeking both career growth and a desirable lifestyle.

Required Qualifications
Physical Therapist, Outpatient
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

License and OP experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications
Travel experience is preferred

Facility Location
Arizona’s most beautiful and most livable city is the ideal destination for healthcare professionals in search of breathtaking vistas, painted-sky sunsets and quiet escapes. With the Santa Catalina Mountains as a backdrop, and the Sonoran Desert and national forest right on its doorstep, Tucson boasts one of the most dramatic settings in the Southwest.

Job Benefits
Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Physical Therapist, Outpatient References: 1 Reference in entire work history License and OP experience are required.

Benefits

Allied travel assignments are typically for 13 weeks and offer generous packages that include:

• Competitive pay rates
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Competitive Housing Deal
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!