Travel Physical Therapist - $2,686 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Rehabilitation Therapist for a travel job in Tuba City, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Rehabilitation Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• StartDate: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist with 3+ years of experience for a 13-week contract in a JCAHO-accredited regional health center serving a predominantly Native American population in rural Northwestern Arizona.

Details

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM schedule
• Inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services, with weekend rotation for inpatient coverage
• Patient population spans all ages, from birth through geriatric
• Specialty services include wound care, prosthetic and orthotic clinic, geriatric clinic, high school clinic, functional clinic, spinal cord clinic, and assistive technology/adaptive equipment evaluation and treatment
• Serves a 4,400 square mile service area, functioning as a referral center for the western Navajo and Hopi Reservations
• 73-bed hospital offering comprehensive inpatient/outpatient services including emergency care, orthopedics, OB/GYN, oral surgery, and more

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of physical therapy experience required
• Bachelor's degree from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program required
• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted PT license in any U.S. state, D.C., or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico required; license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• Must meet credentialing requirements for Medical Staff privileges
• Fingerprinting must be completed and cleared prior to start

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include PT evaluation and treatment across inpatient and outpatient settings, program management, policy and procedure development, quality improvement, risk management, staff education, and Joint Commission preparation
• New orientation cohorts begin every two weeks
• COVID and flu vaccine exemptions may be accepted upon submission of a declination form
• Facility is located in a very rural area of Northwestern Arizona on the Navajo Nation; the local community is culturally diverse with Navajo, Hopi, Southern Paiute, Anglo, Hispanic, and African American residents
• Facility-provided housing may be available but is not guaranteed; a housing application must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the start date

American Traveler Job ID #P-726683. 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 - Rehab

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.