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Functional Pathways
Yuma, Arizona

Full-time Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: AZ Veteran Home Yuma - Yuma, AZ 85365Position Type: Full TimeJoin Our Team at Arizona State Veterans' Home in Yuma, Arizona! Are you a passionate Physical Therapist (PT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!

Arizona State Veterans' Home in Yuma, Arizona, 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: AZ State Veterans Home in Yuma stands as a testament to honoring those who have served.

This state-owned and operated facility, located in West Yuma, is divided into 60 long-term care beds, plus a 20-bed memory care unit. ASVH-Yuma features single occupancy rooms, each with an ADA-approved, en suite bathroom.

Residents enjoy customized services, comfort, dignity and warm social connections through a variety of activities and outings with staff, other Veterans and the community.

Joining the therapy team at Arizona State Veterans Home in Yuma means being part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to enhancing the well-being of residents through compassionate care and cutting-edge rehabilitation services.

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!

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. #URG1

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and developing treatment plans for residents at the veterans' home. They will also provide ongoing care, revise plans as necessary, 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 perform clinical screenings and evaluations are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient evaluationDischarge planningSupervision of physical therapy assistantsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationClinical documentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 34% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 21,894 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona490 active21,872 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onArizona Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,821 in the last 30 days4,438 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (21,894 Physical Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-time Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,894 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 25 employers
6
<$90k
10
$90k-105k
11
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
1
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
66%
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
31%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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$41.1-$61.65/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Functional Pathways

Hospitals and Health Care
Knoxville, TN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Living in Yuma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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 · Yuma, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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