Travel Physical Therapist Jobs in Arizona

The median salary for Physical Therapists in the state of Arizona was $91,930 per year or $44.2 per hour in 2020 with most earning an annual salary between $76,390 and $104,690 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level jobs in Arizona or those with the lowest 10% salary earned around $67,660, while the highest 10% earned more than $124,030. Arizona ranks 15 in median annual salary for Physical Therapists, though when adjusted to the relative cost of living, Arizona ranks at 26. Typically, travel pt jobs will provide higher hourly and weekly pay than permanent positions in the same specialty, facility, and location. The estimated weekly gross pay listed for travel Physical Therapists is based on the specified hours per week listed on job cards and includes available stipend amounts.

To become a physical therapist in Arizona, you must first submit an application and pay the applicable fees. The fee for a PT license is $260, while the fee for a PTA license is $160. Applications can be submitted through the eLicense website at https://elicense.az.gov/, which requires creating an account before applying. Once all required information has been received, processing times may vary from a few days to several weeks depending on how quickly the Board responds. Additionally, applicants must pass a board-approved examination and comply with any other requirements set by the Arizona Physical Therapy Board located at https://ptboard.az.gov/. With all these requirements completed, applicants can then obtain licensure to practice as either a physical therapist or physical therapy assistant in the state of Arizona.

Yes, Arizona is a member state of the Physical Therapy (PT) Compact. The PT Compact is an agreement between member states to improve access to physical therapy services for the public by increasing the mobility of physical therapists across state lines. In 2019, Arizona passed SB1337 which allowed them to become a member of the PT Compact. This bill was passed through both houses and Arizona officially became a member state in 2019.