Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient
Listed compensation
$29-$35/hr
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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: 19420 N 59th Ave Glendale, Arizona 85308
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: $29 - $35/hour inclusive of productivity incentives, with additional compensation opportunities for certifications and location differentials, up to $1,500 Sign On Bonus. 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
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Physical Therapist Career Context
In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (367 salary observations; 1,242 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,149 salary observations; 57,960 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$73k | Physical Therapy median $79k (middle half $68k–$88k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Arizona vs national | $92k median in Arizona | $94k nationally (−2%)367 state / 15,149 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Arizona | 487 active | 21,791 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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