Physical Therapist - SIGN ON BONUS
Listed compensation
$75k-$90k
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Job Description
Join a team known for specialty expertise and high-level orthopedic care.
Sol Physical Therapy is one of Southern Arizona's leading outpatient physical therapy providers, with clinicians who specialize in Certified Hand Therapy, Pelvic Health, TMJ treatment, Vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, and orthopedic sports medicine.
Our clinics serve Tucson's highly active community, treating patients across the full spectrum of orthopedic care. This includes youth athletes, competitive recreational athletes, active adults, and athletes from the University of Arizona.
Experienced clinicians at Sol have opportunities to collaborate with other specialists, deepen their clinical expertise, and pursue ongoing professional development through strong continuing education support and clear career growth pathways.
Why Tucson?
Tucson offers an incredible balance of career opportunities and quality of life.
- 300+ days of sunshine each year
- A nationally recognized cycling and outdoor recreation community
- World class hiking and mountain access
- A vibrant food scene and arts culture
- A cost of living significantly lower than most major metro areas
If you are looking to practice alongside highly skilled colleagues while continuing to develop your clinical expertise, Sol Physical Therapy offers a place where experienced clinicians can thrive.
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team in Tucson. This role is ideal for someone who values personalized, patient-centered care, enjoys working in a team-oriented atmosphere, and is passionate about helping people move better and feel stronger.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop customized treatment plans based on their needs and goals.
- Provide one-on-one treatment sessions, ensuring quality care and individualized attention.
- Utilize manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and evidence-based techniques to enhance recovery.
- Educate patients on rehabilitation strategies, injury prevention, and long-term wellness.
- Track patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Collaborate with fellow therapists, front office staff, and referring providers to optimize patient outcomes.
- Stay up to date with the latest advancements in physical therapy to continually improve patient care.
Qualifications
- Physical Therapy Degree from an accredited program.
- Arizona state PT licensure (or ability to obtain before start date).
- Experience in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation preferred but not required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with patients and team members.
- Passion for providing high-quality, hands-on patient care.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Commitment to continuing education and professional development
What You'll Get
- Compensation Range: up to $90,000 (DOE)
- Sign-on bonus based on experience and qualifications
- Therapist Incentive Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program available
- Excellent benefits package including 401k matching, health, dental, and generous paid time off
- Continuing education
- Clinical mentorship
- Corporate discount plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family-friendly work environment
Requirements
Must be licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Arizona (no restrictions or encumbrances)
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required for the role.
*Sol Physical Therapy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (303 salary observations; 1,406 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,410 salary observations; 61,614 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $75k–$90k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $80k–$104k)508 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Arizona vs national | $92k median in Arizona | $94k nationally (−2%)303 state / 12,410 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Arizona | 493 active | 21,584 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 52% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Arizona Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment515 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,740 in the last 30 days | 4,063 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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