Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58K - $66K

  • 59%of Physical Therapy listings state pay
  • +19%Physical Therapy listings, last 30 days

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

The largest number of Board Certified Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapist Specialists in Arizona! Voted 1st place award in Ranking Arizona’s Best of Arizona Physical Therapy category 7 years in a row! 4.6-star Glassdoor employer rating.

At Foothills Sports Medicine PT, part of the Confluent Health Family, Physical Therapist Assistants practice in an environment built for high quality care, professional growth, and sustainable careers. We invest in our clinicians through mentorship, advanced tools, and clear development pathways so you can focus on what matters most: helping patients move better, feel better, and live better.

Clinic Location: 15543 N Reems Rd, Surprise, Arizona 85374

How Foothills Sports Medicine PT Supports You

  • We offer a specific Professional Development Program (PDP) with a direct clinical mentor
  • Fully paid trainings, certifications and education programs offered through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
  • AI enabled Clinical documentation which therapists report reduces documentation time by 90%
  • Comprehensive mentorship and career development
  • Leadership and talent development opportunities
  • 401(k) Employer Matching 4%

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality treatment under the direction of the Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting
  • Progress patients toward functional goals through evidence-based care
  • Build strong patient relationships and create a positive care experience
  • Communicate patient progress and clinical updates to the supervising PT
  • Complete timely, accurate documentation
  • Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing clinic environment

Qualifications

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant or ability to obtain licensure in the state of practice
  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
  • Passion for evidence-based, patient-centered care
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Desire to grow clinically and contribute to a high-performing team environment

About

Compensation: $28 - $32/hour inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials. Benefits include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, paid continued education, and 401(K) with a 4% employer match.

Confluent Health, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,. gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@goconfluent.com.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careEvidence-based practiceOrthopedic physical therapySports physical therapyFunctional goal setting

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant at Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Physical Therapy physical therapist listings evaluated on our platform.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$98k (78 salary observations; 263 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (4,091 salary observations; 14,079 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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)), so the posted ~$32k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $32k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution7 jobs

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$32k
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$45k-60k
4
$60k-75k
2
$75k-90k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution12 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Genesis Administrative Services · Seattle, Washington

$40.00 /Hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant/ PTA

Adoration Health · Lexington, Kentucky

$35-$39/hr
#3

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millsboro Delaware

$27-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Millville Delaware

$27-$35/hr
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Surprise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$388k≈ 12.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,947/mo≈ 73% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Medical Practices
Phoenix, AZ
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off
Medical, dental, vision
Disability
Paid continued education
401(K) with 4% employer match
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Fully paid trainings and certifications
AI-enabled clinical documentation