Physical Therapist (PT)

Physical TherapistNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55/hour

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Center at Tucson - TUCSON, AZ
  • Salary Range: $55.00 - $55.00Hourly
  • Job Shift: Day

The Center at Tucson is looking to hire Physical Therapists now!

Shift Availability

PRN days Pay: $55/hourly Job Description: The primary purpose of these positions are to plan, organize, develop and direct our facility’s Physical Therapy Services in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning therapy services-to include patients and family Assist in developing, implementing and coordinating patient care plans for individual patients in coordination and conjunction with the patients assessment Brief patient of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment-reassure patient before and during therapy treatment Determine proper equipment usage, application and body position, make adjustments when necessary in the administration of physical therapy treatments Recommend modifications of changes in the patient’s therapy program based on evaluation of progress Ensure that all therapy notes are informative, descriptive and follow Company’s policy and procedures

About Us

The Center at Tucson is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality.

Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level.

With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

We offer beautiful, new, state of the art facilities Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas Tuition Reimbursement Programs may be available for qualified candidates Excellent pay PTO 401k matching Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits Qualifications: Education, licensure, certifications, and experience: Must possess a current and valid fingerprint clearance card (FPCC).

Must possess a current and valid Physical Therapy license. Must possess a current and valid CPR certification. Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. 1 years’ experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Other Job Requirements: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Must possess the ability to tactfully work with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition. Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements, and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information. Must not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will plan, organize, and direct physical therapy services to ensure high-quality patient care. They are responsible for developing patient care plans, conducting therapy treatments, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current and valid Physical Therapy license, a fingerprint clearance card, and CPR certification. At least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Care PlanningClinical AssessmentEquipment ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Education

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (288 salary observations; 1,430 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,288 salary observations; 64,780 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 ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k 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
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in physical therapyranked against 22,055 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Arizona vs national$91k median in Arizona$94k nationally (−3%)288 state / 12,288 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona499 active21,814 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 35% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedArizona physical therapist listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 24% offer loan repayment522 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,999 in the last 30 days4,222 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,055 Physical Therapy listings), 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

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs
4
<$120k
1
$132k
5
$135k-150k
10
$150k-165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
52%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
10%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Physical Therapist-NEW GRADS WELCOMEPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$120/hr
#2

Home Health Physical Therapist - Per DiemPer Diem

Transition Care Telemetry · San Diego, California

$80-$110/hr
#3

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
#4

Home Health Physical Therapist

$75-$80/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,055 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Veritas Skilled Nursing Management

Hospitals and Health Care
Parker, Colorado
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tuition Reimbursement
PTO
401k matching
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.