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Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, Arizona

Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor (PTA or PT) - Tucson

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$38.75/hr

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Teach It Differently. Stay True to Your Specialty.

You became a PTA or PT to help people move better—but what if you could shape an entire generation of PTAs who think beyond the textbook?

At Pima Medical Institute, we’re looking for a Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Instructor who’s ready to practice their specialty in a new way—not just treating patients, but transforming how future PTAs learn to treat theirs.

Here, you won’t leave your clinical expertise behind. You’ll lean into it harder than ever—mentoring students, elevating our associate degree program, and infusing real-world insight into every lab and lecture.

  • Location: Tucson Campus
  • Full-Time: 40 hours
  • Day Cohort: 8 am to 5 pm

You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Training students to become well-qualified, compassionate allied health professionals
  • Bringing your hands-on experience into the classroom and clinical settings
  • Shaping curriculum quality and student growth from enrollment to graduation

If You’re a PTA or PT Who’s

  • Ready to innovate within your specialty
  • Looking for deep career meaning beyond direct patient care
  • Excited by teaching, mentoring, and leading change in education

…then this isn’t just a job change. It’s a career evolution.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's degree from a CAPTE-accredited PTA or PT program
  • 3 years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience as a PTA or PT
  • Documented contemporary expertise in your teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method
  • Active PT or PTA license, registration, or certification in the state where the program is located (any U.S. jurisdiction accepted unless state practice act states otherwise)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits that Empower You!

We value our team members and are proud to offer a competitive hiring range along with a robust suite of benefits designed to support your well-being,

financial security, and professional growth:

Hiring Range: $31.00 to $38.75

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from Medical PPO or two HDHP plans with HSA options, plus Dental and Vision plans.

Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Income Protection: Enjoy peace of mind with Short- and Long-term Disability coverage and Basic Life Insurance.

Flexible Spending Options: Access both Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for greater financial flexibility.

Support for You and Your Family: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to address life’s challenges.

Time to Recharge: Receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay to balance work and life.

Invest in Your Future: Unlock opportunities with Tuition Reimbursement and a commitment to your professional development.

Wellness Matters: Participate in our Health & Wellness Program to nurture your physical and mental health.

Key Responsibilities

The instructor will train students to become qualified allied health professionals by delivering hands-on instruction in classroom and clinical settings. They are also responsible for shaping curriculum quality and supporting student growth from enrollment through graduation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate's degree from a CAPTE-accredited program and possess at least three years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience. An active PT or PTA license in the state of practice is also required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyClinical instructionCurriculum developmentClassroom managementAllied health educationStudent assessmentHands-on training

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (232 salary observations; 1,124 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 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 ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 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 Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor (PTA or PT) - Tucson at Pima Medical Institute a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical PPO or HDHP with HSA
Dental and Vision plans
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Short- and Long-term Disability
Basic Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)