Physical Therapist

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.18-$58.28/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Where You’ll Work
Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)
Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.
Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.
Leaders in Specialized Care:
Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.
Why SJHMC?
Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.
This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Physical Therapist, you will help patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing so they can function at their best level, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. Every day you will perform initial evaluations, develop and update individualized plans of care, and provide a variety of direct treatments. You will be expected to consistently meet patient care productivity standards, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and families, and promote a positive customer service environment. To be successful in this role, you must possess strong age-appropriate competency skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
Meets or exceeds the productivity standard individual basis and at the department level.
Completes documentation of treatment minutes and enters electronic charges accurately and timely.
Participates in continuing education and develops advanced skills that enhance and align with department, clinical and business development.
Participates on internal/external task force, committee or board appropriate to diagnostic program per manager approval.
Completes general and specialty competencies appropriate to clinical area for patient care management (General, ICU, FIM, DBS, Lung Transplant, Behavior management, MBS, FEES, etc).
Job Requirements
Required
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program and Internship or rotation in appropriate clinical setting
Physical Therapist: AZ
Basic Life Support - CPR
Preferred
Masters Other in appropriate clinical area
Doctorate Of Science in Physical Therapy
2 years progressive experience in Physical Therapy clinical area performing patient clinical care

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will perform initial evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and provide direct treatments to help patients maintain physical well-being. They are also responsible for meeting productivity standards, documenting treatment minutes, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physical Therapy program and hold a valid Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. A minimum of 2 years of progressive clinical experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationCare PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-centered CareElectronic Medical RecordsAcute CareNeurological RehabilitationTrauma CareClinical Competency

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 36% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (249 salary observations; 587 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (11,876 salary observations; 27,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; 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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 19 employers

16
<$110k
12
$110k-125k
1
$133k
3
$140k-155k
1
$177k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
85%
CME allowance
55% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
30%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

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About St. Joseph Hospital & Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Phoenix, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Nonprofit Employer - PSLF Eligible
Continuing Education Support