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Physical TherapistFull-Time

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

Patient EvaluationCustomized Treatment PlanningOne-on-One Patient CareTherapeutic ExerciseEvidence-Based PracticePatient EducationProgress TrackingClinical DocumentationOrthopedic RehabilitationInterpersonal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

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).

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$75k–$90kPhysical 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 powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona493 active21,584 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 52% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentArizona Physical Therapist listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment515 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,740 in the last 30 days4,063 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
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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.5
Below most Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,566 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sunbelt Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Tucson, Arizona

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Therapist Incentive Program
Student Loan Repayment Program
401k Matching
Health Insurance
Dental
Generous Paid Time Off
Continuing Education

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
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 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.