Physical Therapist
Listed compensation
$30-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Physical Therapist
- Marana, Arizona, USA
- Contract
- Work Arrangement: Primarily Onsite
- Assignment Duration: Short-Term and Long-Term Assignments
- Services are generally required when school is in session, up to 180 days or less, unless otherwise arranged.
The Physical Therapist will assess students' physical functioning and movement needs, conduct physical evaluations, develop and implement appropriate treatment programs, and support students in achieving their educational and functional goals.
The professional will work collaboratively with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and special education teams. Responsibilities include participating in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, monitoring student progress, maintaining therapy documentation, and recommending appropriate physical therapy equipment and materials.
The successful candidate must hold a current Arizona Physical Therapy license and be capable of supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), where applicable.
Education / Experience / Skill Requirements
Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
Current and valid Arizona Physical Therapy license issued by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy.
Experience working in K-12 school environments and/or pediatric settings.
Two years of experience is preferred but is not stated as a mandatory minimum.
Must be capable of supervising Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs).
Experience conducting physical therapy assessments and evaluations.
Experience developing and delivering physical therapy treatment programs.
Experience participating in IEP meetings and supporting student therapy goals.
Strong knowledge of physical therapy assessment, treatment planning, and service delivery.
Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and special education teams.
Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills.
Arizona DPS Class I and II Fingerprint Clearance Card with IVP notation is required for professionals working directly with children. Clearance must be available before placement/interview or when requested by the District.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist will assess students' physical functioning, develop treatment programs, and support educational goals. They are responsible for participating in IEP meetings, monitoring progress, and maintaining therapy documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and a valid Arizona Physical Therapy license. Experience in K-12 or pediatric settings is required, along with an Arizona DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (318 salary observations; 1,413 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,948 salary observations; 63,515 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 $83k 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 | $62k–$104k | Physical Therapy median $94k (middle half $80k–$104k)523 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Arizona vs national | $91k median in Arizona | $94k nationally (−3%)318 state / 12,948 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Arizona | 498 active | 21,590 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 46% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona Physical Therapist listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 23% offer loan repayment520 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,550 in the last 30 days | 4,334 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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