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Ortho Arizona
Chandler, Arizona

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $130K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Physical Therapist

At OrthoArizona, we’re bringing the best together to serve all orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley. As a full-time Physical Therapist in our Mesa clinic, you'll work alongside a team of renowned orthopedic specialists, utilizing your physical therapy expertise to develop personalized treatment plans and help patients of all ages regain their mobility, alleviate pain, and restore functionality.

What to Expect

Pay: $80,000-$130,000 based on experience

Potential sign on bonus

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Location: Chandler (Ice Den), AZ

Join our mission to provide exceptional and compassionate musculoskeletal care to the Greater Phoenix community and be supported in a fun and encouraging environment with:

  • A robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; telehealth services; basic life, disability, and pet insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401k; employee assistance program, relocation assistance and more.
  • State-of-the-art facilities and resources equipped with the advanced technologies and equipment you need to excel in your role, enhance patient outcomes, and facilitate your professional growth.
  • Ongoing opportunities for advancement, including specialization and leadership roles within our fast-growing organization.
  • Career development, including continuing education reimbursement for physical therapy courses, certifications, and conferences as well as a Formal Mentoring Program for new graduate students.
  • A collaborative and supportive culture that encourages open communication between physicians and staff, teamwork, and a commitment to best-in-class patient care. Our practice consistently scores 4.9 out of 5 in patient satisfaction.
  • A profit-sharing bonus structure that includes outcomes and satisfaction.

We’re looking for new and experienced physical therapists who are excited to:

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team—including physicians, surgeons, athletic trainers, and sports performance experts—to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach to outpatient care.
  • Assist patients in recovering movement, reducing discomfort, and restoring function using specialized physical therapy techniques.
  • Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Techs, Trainers, and Aides.
  • Develop your skills through a generous continuing education program that supports certification and credentialing.

Your Experience Should Include

  • Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program
  • Valid Arizona state licensure as a physical therapist
  • Current CPR certification

About OrthoArizona

Dedicated to serving the Greater Phoenix community since 1994, OrthoArizona is the largest and most accomplished physician-owned orthopedic and musculoskeletal care group in Arizona. Our premier team of more than 200 healthcare providers, including over 70 orthopedic specialists, serves all orthopedic and sports medicine needs from 30 orthopedic clinics across the Valley. Learn more at orthoarizona.org.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will develop personalized treatment plans for patients of all ages to help them regain mobility, alleviate pain, and restore functionality. Responsibilities also include collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants, Techs, Trainers, and Aides.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited physical therapy program and possess a valid Arizona state physical therapist license along with current CPR certification. Experience is valued, as pay is based on experience, and the role involves working with renowned orthopedic specialists.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment Plan DevelopmentPain AlleviationFunctionality RestorationCollaborationSupervisionOrthopedic Care

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

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 ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Ortho Arizona ranks #2 of 10 employers hiring Physical Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ortho Arizona a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
73% this job
Loan repayment
42%
Relocation assistance
27% this job

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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 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Chandler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,868/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ortho Arizona

Medical Practices
Phoenix, Arizona
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Potential sign on bonus
Robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; telehealth services; basic life, disability, and pet insurance; paid time off and holidays; 401k; employee assistance program, relocation assistance and more
State-of-the-art facilities and resources
Ongoing opportunities for advancement
Career development, including continuing education reimbursement for physical therapy courses, certifications, and conferences as well as a Formal Mentoring Program for new graduate students
A collaborative and supportive culture
A profit-sharing bonus structure that includes outcomes and satisfaction