Travel Outpatient Physical Therapist - $2,172 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Outpatient Physical Therapist for a travel job in Payson, Arizona.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Looking for a change of scenery and a chance to help others? Join a traveling Physical Therapist role in Payson, AZ at an outpatient clinic where you will help patients recover from injuries and manage chronic conditions while experiencing life in 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 state PT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to complete comprehensive evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, and progress patients toward discharge within established lengths of stay.
• Proficiency with documentation including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessment, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state and federal guidelines; experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to supervise and delegate to discipline-specific therapy staff and to participate in student clinical education when assigned.
• Maintain professional licensure and meet state-mandated continuing education requirements.
• Adherence to professional codes of conduct, patient confidentiality, and safety policies.
• Comfort working in a rural clinic environment.

Assignment Details

• Facility type: Outpatient clinic.
• Shift pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Assignment duration: 13 week assignment; client indicates a 6 month duration is desired.
• Number of positions available: 1.
• Candidate may be expected to support clinic safety and performance improvement initiatives and participate in student supervision and education.

Location Highlights

Payson, AZ offers access to a variety of outdoor and cultural attractions within short drives. Payson is located near the Mogollon Rim and is approximately 30–45 minutes from several rim viewpoints and Pine-Strawberry communities, offering forested hiking and mountain biking in a quiet, small-town setting. The town sits roughly 90 miles northeast of Phoenix, providing regional transit access via major highways and offering a slower-paced, suburban-to-rural lifestyle. Visitors and residents can drive less than an hour to portions of Tonto National Forest and enjoy fishing and boating at nearby lakes such as Woods Canyon Lake and Payson Lakes within 30–50 minutes. The downtown Payson Historic District features local restaurants, galleries, and annual events, supporting a community-oriented lifestyle with cultural and recreational options for outdoor and family-friendly activities.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits available to travelers include comprehensive medical options, 401k matching, recruiter support, travel and license reimbursement, referral bonuses, and housing assistance where applicable.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as a travel PT to gain professional variety, clinical growth, and exposure to diverse patient populations. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by dedicated recruiter assistance.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #437694. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare 74; family of companies.