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Tucson, Arizona

Physical Therapist - PT PRN (Tubac/Rio Rico/Nogales)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 39m ago · Verified live

Job Description

PRN Physical Therapist

Assess, plan, organize, and provide rehabilitative services that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and prevent or correct disabling conditions resulting from illness or injury.

As a PRN Physical Therapist, you will

  • Perform and document initial evaluations, analyze clinical findings, identify patient needs, and establish a diagnosis before intervention.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to maintain, improve, or restore physical function, alleviate pain, and prevent further dysfunction.
  • Evaluate patients’ responses to treatment and adjust plans of care to achieve maximum benefit.
  • Apply infection-control standards and universal precautions while providing patient care.
  • Ensure continuity and quality of care through accurate, timely documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Promote and uphold the agency’s philosophy, policies, and procedures.
  • Complete all required documentation within company-established guidelines.
  • Accept patient assignments based on availability and organizational needs.

Requirements

  • Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Current, valid Physical Therapist license in the state of practice.
  • Minimum of one year of home health experience preferred.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
  • Homecare Homebase experience preferred.
  • Ability to work a flexible PRN schedule based on patient-care needs.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, and kneel for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift, carry, pull, or push up to 100 pounds.
  • Ability to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned service area.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will assess, plan, and provide rehabilitative services to improve patient mobility and alleviate pain. They are responsible for documenting clinical findings, developing individualized treatment plans, and ensuring quality care through effective communication with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningRehabilitationPain ManagementClinical DocumentationHome Health CareMobility Assessment

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 41 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks43 jobs · 41 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
28%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.