Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$30/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job description

Overview
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: 8770 N Thornydale Rd STE 100 Tucson, Arizona 85742
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 - $30/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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careEvidence-based practiceFunctional goal settingOrthopedic physical therapySports physical therapy

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (249 salary observations; 587 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Pta Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

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$32k
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$60k-75k
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$75k-90k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 9 employers

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#1

Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA (Home Health)

Mission Healthcare · Phoenix, Arizona

$33-$40/hr
#2

Physical Therapist Assistant

Gotham Enterprises · Princeton, New Jersey

$70k-$80k
#3

Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$38/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant

$30-$36/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

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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) with direct clinical mentor
Fully paid trainings, certifications and education through Evidence in Motion (EIM)
AI enabled Clinical documentation