Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Location: Prescott, AZ
Start Date: 02-10-2026
End Date: 05-12-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, shifts within 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (day shifts; typically 8-hour shifts with occasional 10-hour day options). No weekends or holiday coverage required.
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat outpatient physical therapy patients with orthopedic and neurologic conditions
- Deliver vestibular rehabilitation and BPPV management to improve patient balance and reduce dizziness
- Manage a typical caseload of about 8-10 patients per day while maintaining high-quality care
- Collaborate with PTAs, rehab techs, and the therapy director to coordinate patient plans
- Provide thoughtful geriatric-focused care and falls prevention strategies for an older patient population
- Document thoroughly and accurately in the Cerner EMR and participate in required departmental orientation
- Communicate clearly with patients and families to set goals and track progress
Qualifications
- Current state Physical Therapist license (or documentation showing license issuance process; License to submit noted)
- Minimum 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience
- BLS and CPR certification required
- Experience with EMR charting; Cerner experience is preferred
- Comfort working with geriatric, orthopedic, neurologic, and vestibular patient populations
- Ability to work effectively with PTAs and rehab techs in a team-based setting
- Candidates must not have been full-time, part-time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit/CHI/Dignity facility within the past year (radius rule applies)
Education
- Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT or equivalent) and meets state licensure requirements
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of outpatient orthopedic and neurologic evaluation and treatment
- Vestibular rehab and BPPV assessment and treatment skills
- Falls risk assessment and prevention strategies
- Proficient clinical documentation and time management for a busy caseload
- Effective patient education and motivational communication skills
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR workflows and departmental processes
Benefits
- Supportive travel assignment perks including housing assistance and local onboarding help
- Comprehensive benefit guidance and support to keep your credentials current
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement support when applicable
- Professional development and orientation tailored to the department and EMR (Cerner)
- A collaborative team environment with PTAs and rehab techs to help you deliver great care
- Paid orientation hours so you can start confidently
- Work-life friendly schedule — no weekends and no holiday shifts
- A friendly workplace that values your expertise and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Prescott, AZ
Explore Prescott's scenic outdoors and historic downtown during your contract. Hike Thumb Butte or the Granite Dells for stunning rock formations and lakeside trails at Watson Lake. Enjoy Whiskey Row's historic shops and eateries, discover local museums and art galleries, and take short weekend trips to Sedona's red rocks or Flagstaff's forests and ski areas. Plenty of mountain biking, fishing, and birdwatching nearby make Prescott a great base for outdoor adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Outpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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