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Naphcare
Florence, Arizona

Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53-$58/hr

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

NaphCare is hiring a Physical Therapist to join our team of medical professionals in the AZ DOC - ASPC Eyman located at 4374 East Butte Avenue, Florence, Arizona.

Pay rates range from $53.00 - $58.00 per hour based on shift, site needs, hire status, and experience.

As a Correctional Physical Therapist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the incarcerated individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have a variety of duties to keep you engaged. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical and dental needs.

Responsibilities

As a Physical Therapist for NaphCare, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with physical impairments or injuries using various techniques, including exercise, manual therapy, and modalities, to improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

  • Conducting physical examinations to assess patients' range of motion, strength, balance, and coordination
  • Reviewing medical histories and imaging results
  • Identifying and diagnosing underlying physical conditions
  • Developing individualized treatment plans based on patients' specific needs
  • Educating patients on proper exercise techniques and self-care strategies
  • Tracking patients' progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists
  • Provide documentation and maintain patient records
  • Adhering to ethical and legal standards
  • Keeping updated on the latest research and advancements in physical therapy

Qualifications

Qualifications for Physical Therapist

  • Have a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Degree in Arizona
  • Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in the state where you are practicing
  • Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)
  • Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, compassion, and attentiveness are necessary for interacting with staff, patients, and other healthcare professionals

Knowledge of Relevant Regulations and Guidelines

Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements

Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include

  • Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
  • Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
  • Lowest Cost Benefits!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
  • 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Referral bonuses
  • Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Generous paid time off & paid holidays

Free Continuing Education and CMEs

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Physical AssessmentDiagnosisExercise PrescriptionPatient EducationTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationAnalytical ThinkingVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $115k 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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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 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k
Typical market rent
$1,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one
Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one
Tuition Assistance
Referral bonuses
Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
Generous paid time off & paid holidays