Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - Arizona
Listed compensation
$45-$51/hr
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Job Description
If you’re a Physical Therapist (PT) who loves to travel and wants to experience new destinations while helping patients achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered therapy—this opportunity is for you.
In this role, you'll provide physical therapy services to the adult and geriatric population during a travel assignment, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, integrate with supportive interdisciplinary teams, and deliver exceptional care wherever your assignment takes you.
Here's your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy—while experiencing new locations and making a meaningful difference every day.
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered.
Why This Travel Opportunity Stands Out
- Experience new communities while making a lasting impact on patients' lives
- Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with travel therapy assignments
- Provide personalized, patient-centered physical therapy focused on functional outcomes
- Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume
Join collaborative, therapist-driven teams that support professional growth, mentorship, and clinical autonomy throughout your assignments
Responsibilities
- What You’ll Do:
- Evaluate patients and provide personalized physical therapy treatments that help patients improve mobility, strength, balance, and functional independence
- Develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans focused on long-term rehabilitation goals
Deliver hands-on therapy interventions designed to support recovery, increased endurance, and enhance overall quality of life in older adults
Help patients restore functional mobility and safely perform daily activities with greater confidence and independence
Quickly integrate with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to drive meaningful patient outcomes throughout your assignment
Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Monthly travel stipend
- Travel pay and mileage reimbursement
- Nationwide opportunities
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous PTO and paid holidays (including one personal holiday)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education (CEU) and state licensure reimbursement
- Mental wellness support program
- New graduate tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Career advancement and leadership development
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or license eligible in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program
- Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
- Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults
- Willingness to travel to multiple TMC locations as needed
About Therapy Management Corporation
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.
Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (367 salary observations; 1,242 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,948 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $94k–$106k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $81k–$104k)474 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Arizona vs national | $92k median in Arizona | $94k nationally (−2%)367 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Arizona | 493 active | 21,991 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Physical Therapist (PT) - Arizona at tmc a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,948 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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