PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Listed compensation
$42-$52/hr
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- vision of physical therapy services in accordance with physician referrals, professional practice standards, state and federal regulations, and departmental policies. The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical excellence and the ability to provide age-appropriate care for patients across the continuum of care.
- vision Provide appropriate super
- vision and delegation of duties to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), Therapy Technicians, and students. Participate in orientation and training of new staff. Ensure delegated tasks are completed safely and effectively. Department Operations Participate in department meetings and quality improvement initiatives. Maintain productivity standards and contribute to departmental success. Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, caseload management, and staffing needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program or equivalent. Current Arizona Physical Therapist License or ability to obtain prior to employment. Current BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification. Demonstrated clinical competence in physical therapy evaluation and treatment. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff. Proficiency or ability to become proficient with electronic health records and clinical software systems.
Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in hospital, outpatient, skilled nursing, or rural healthcare settings. Additional education, certifications, or specialized clinical training. Experience working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Ability to safely assist patients with transfers, ambulation, and mobility activities. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Adequate vision, hearing, dexterity, and motor coordination necessary for patient care. Ability to work in a direct patient care environment with potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing individualized physical therapy services for patients. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a current Arizona Physical Therapist license. A current BLS certification and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and patient transfers are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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