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Ortho Arizona
Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale (Pima) 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: Scottsdale (Pima), 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

Develop and implement personalized treatment plans to help patients regain mobility and restore functionality. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality outpatient care.

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited physical therapy program and hold a valid Arizona state license. Current CPR certification is also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Orthopedic careTreatment planningPatient mobility restorationPain managementSupervisionClinical collaborationPatient assessmentRehabilitation techniques

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist at Ortho Arizona a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,797 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (78 salary observations; 296 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (3,675 salary observations; 11,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 38% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 22 employers

13
<$105k
6
$105k-115k
4
$115k-125k
2
$125k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,797 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Scottsdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$810k≈ 10.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,127/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Telehealth services
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
Pet insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401k
Employee assistance program