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Phoenix, Arizona

Full-Time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: AZ Veteran Home Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 85012Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Arizona State Veterans' Home-Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Arizona State Veterans' Home-Phoenix in Phoenix, AZ, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a Full-time Physical Therapist.

Offering a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! *Only direct applicants qualify for Bonus* About Us: The AZ Veterans Home in Phoenix, AZ, offers an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated member of the therapy team to serve our esteemed veterans.

Situated in the heart of Phoenix, the facility benefits from its proximity to notable landmarks such as the Desert Botanical Garden, Papago Park, and the vibrant cultural scene of downtown Phoenix.

Working here not only provides a fulfilling career path but also a chance to support and honor our veterans while enjoying the dynamic culture and recreational opportunities that Phoenix has to offer.

Join our team and be part of a community that values your dedication to improving the lives of those who have served our nation. Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives! #LI-KD1 Qualifications

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.

Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and creating discharge plans for patients under physician supervision. They also manage revisions to established care plans and supervise physical therapy assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to supervise physical therapy assistants are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient screeningPatient evaluationDischarge planningCare plan revisionSupervision of physical therapy assistantsOrganizational skillsWritten communication

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,270 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 32 employers

19
<$110k
6
$110k-125k
7
$125k-140k
10
$140k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 32 employers

CME allowance
80%
401k / retirement match
80%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,270 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus