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Mission Healthcare
Maricopa, Arizona

Physical Therapist / PT (Home Health)

Physical TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35-$40/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • Pay range: SOC: $140-$150
  • Recert: $120-$130
  • Revisit: $90
  • Eval: $120-$130
  • Discharge Oasis: $95.00
  • Discharge: $90.00 Hourly: $35-$40, depending on experience
  • Schedule/Shift: PRN/Per diem
  • Territory/Location: Maricopa, AZ and surrounding areas!

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and assess patients' physical conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Implement therapeutic exercises and techniques to relieve pain and improve mobility, strength, and coordination.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and self-care strategies.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.

Qualifications

  • Active Physical Therapist license in practicing state.
  • Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist, home health experience strongly preferred.
  • Current BLS, hands-on CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured vehicle.

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningMobility trainingStrength trainingCoordination trainingPatient educationCaregiver educationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationHome health care

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (301 salary observations; 1,298 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,599 salary observations; 62,124 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$83kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $80k–$104k)510 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Arizona vs national$91k median in Arizona$94k nationally (−3%)301 state / 12,599 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona496 active21,679 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 48% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona Physical Therapist listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment518 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,904 in the last 30 days4,252 the 30 days before (+86%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 22 employers
15
<$120k
5
$120k-135k
4
$135k-150k
6
$150k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

32 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
41%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$80-$120/hr
#2

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$75-$80/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

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$70-$75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hrs/week)
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

Living in Maricopa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,773/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
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 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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