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City of Hope
Goodyear, Arizona

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Above average in Physical TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
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Job Description

Physical Therapist

About City of Hope,

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.

City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.

With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.

City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The Successful Candidate

***Shift: 4 10s- Tues-Fri 8:00AM-6:30PM. This role covers outpatient with a small mix of inpatient. Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Pelvic Floor experience preferred!

Delivers individual comprehensive care to patients, utilizing therapeutic use of self, innovative technology, and collaboration among therapists. Responsible for providing leadership and mentoring to the rest of the rehabilitation staff, by coordinating, delegating, guiding patient care and patient /caregiver education to achieve an optimal level of function for each patient throughout the continuum of care.

Job Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 1 year of Physical Therapy (PT) experience.

Education

Must have Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) accredited school of Physical Therapy or an International Program that is substantially equivalent to the requirements of a physical therapist educated in accredited educational program as determined by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy.

Licensure: Must be a licensed as a Physical Therapy (PT) in the State of Arizona.

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS).

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist delivers comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care while utilizing innovative technology and therapeutic techniques. They are also responsible for providing leadership and mentoring to rehabilitation staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution and possess a valid Arizona state license. A minimum of one year of experience is required, along with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Lymphedema TherapyPelvic Floor TherapyPatient EducationCare Coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at City of Hope a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,438 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 40% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% 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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution43 jobs · 33 employers

17
<$105k
10
$105k-120k
8
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
4
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 33 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
79%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
26%
Relocation assistance
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Higher than about 7 in 10 of 21,438 Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Goodyear

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$418k
Typical market rent
$1,683/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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