Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Where You’ll Work

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients experiencing a wide range of physical challenges—including orthopedic injury, surgery recovery, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or balance conditions—restore their mobility and functional strength so they can regain their independence and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Every day you will collaborate with a supportive team of clinical professionals in a busy, fast-paced environment. You will be expected to perform the majority of treatments yourself, delivering direct, hands-on care tailored to each patient's unique recovery journey.

To be successful in this role, you must thrive in a collaborative, dynamic setting, possess strong clinical adaptability across diverse patient backgrounds, and be eager to actively engage in peer-to-peer mentoring and teamwork.

  • Perform initial patient evaluations as well as re-evaluations to indicate the level of progress
  • Document all treatments and note any status changes
  • Tailor treatments to individual patients as needed
  • Seek new learning opportunities and be a resource when others need to learn from you

Our Therapy Team has been awarded the Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award for 2 years in a row. This prestigious award recognized our team's unwavering commitment to providing exceptional patient care and experiences.

  • Job Requirements
  • Required
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
  • Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting
  • Licensed by AZ State Board of Physical Therapy as a Physical Therapist
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate
  • Preferred
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in appropriate clinical area
  • Two (2) years progressive experience in clinical area, performing patient clinical care

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform initial evaluations and provide direct, hands-on treatments to help patients restore mobility and functional strength. They will also document patient progress and collaborate with a clinical team to ensure optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid Arizona state license. A minimum of two years of progressive clinical experience is preferred, along with Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationOrthopedic Injury RehabilitationTraumatic Brain Injury CareStroke RehabilitationBalance Condition TreatmentClinical DocumentationHands-on Patient CareFunctional Strength Training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (303 salary observations; 1,406 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $80k–$104k)506 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Arizona vs national$92k median in Arizona$94k nationally (−2%)303 state / 12,410 national salary observations
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona492 active21,743 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment514 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,914 in the last 30 days4,135 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 24 employers
8
<$95k
13
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
4
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
34%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$60-$71/hr
#2

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Ironside Human Resources · Fargo, North Dakota

$70/hr
#3

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$110k-$145k
#4

Physical Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,695 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Yavapai Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Prescott, AZ
501-1,000 employees

Living in Prescott

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$626k
Typical market rent
$1,857/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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