Travel Acute Care Physical Therapist - $2,240 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Physical Therapist for a travel job in Cottonwood, Arizona.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/27/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

American Traveler seeks a Physical Therapist with at least 1 year of experience for an acute care hospital setting, requiring an active Arizona license and BLS certification.

• Work in a short-term acute care hospital with teaching and Level IV trauma designation
• Assigned to the PT Acute Care Hospital unit with an average daily census of 11 patients
• Work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no on-call requirements
• Weekend shifts are required as the department operates seven days a week
• May float to surrounding clinics and other units within the hospital based on census and skill set
• Patient population includes moderate to maximum assist and ventilated patients
• Co-treatments and managing additional evaluations throughout the day may be expected
• Cerner is used for charting; prior experience with Cerner is recommended
• First-time travelers are welcome for this position
• Return travelers are ineligible if they canceled a prior contract within 10 days of the start date
• Approval from the unit manager is required for any requested time off beyond five days or if time off is during holidays
• Must be able to work two out of three major holidays, with no time off permitted during the first week of assignment due to orientation
• Business casual attire is required instead of scrubs
• Parking is free on site
• Onboarding includes mandatory modules during the first week of orientation
• Assignment length is 13 weeks

• Minimum of 1 year recent experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care setting
• Current Arizona PT license required, must have in hand prior to start; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required
• Ability to confidently manage medical diagnoses and perform co-treatments
• Comfort with handling moderate to maximum assist patients and working with ventilated patients
• Flexibility to float between units and clinics is required
• Two professional references required, one from the most recent employer within the past year, and another within two years

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-603032. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Physical Therapist - Acute Care Hospital