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Chandler, AZ, US

Physical Therapist (PT), PRN

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Job Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Job Type: PRN

Your Experience Matters

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Physical Therapist (PT) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital - Chandler rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

How you’ll contribute

A Physical Therapist (PT) who excels in this role:

  • Conduct physical therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Provide direct patient care to restore strength, mobility, and function.
  • Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.
  • Document treatment sessions and patient outcomes accurately.
  • Collaborate with rehab teams and participate in discharge planning.
  • Clinical knowledge and strong patient rapport-building required
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

  • Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Previous experience in rehab setting preferred.
  • Current PT license.
  • CPR certification required.

More About

Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art, 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.

Rehabilitation programs that provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey.

Offering customized, individualized rehabilitation tailored to the specific needs of those recovering from a stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

We are proud to be recognized CARF Accredited for Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation Program.

EEOC Statement

“Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide direct patient care to restore mobility and function. They will also collaborate with the rehabilitation team and educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current PT license. CPR certification is required, and previous experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningMobility restorationPatient educationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (305 salary observations; 1,412 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,992 salary observations; 63,762 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)). 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 paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $101k (middle half $88k–$108k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Arizona vs national$92k median in Arizona$94k nationally (−2%)305 state / 12,992 national salary observations
Cost of livingArizona index 100.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona499 active21,888 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 36% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentArizona Physical Therapist listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment521 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,752 in the last 30 days4,473 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% 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

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 25 employers
11
<$105k
9
$105k-125k
3
$125k-145k
12
$145k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
43%
Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 21,256 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lifepoint Health

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Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) with company match
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs

Living in Chandler

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$469k
Typical market rent
$1,893/mo
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 (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.