Physical Therapist - FT / Sign on bonus $10k

Physical TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Physical Therapist

Position Type: Full-Time, Day

Benefits

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Student Loan Repayment up to $10k
  • Competitive pay
  • Sign-on $10k
  • Relocation assistance $5k w/receipts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Continuing education support
  • Reasonable patient loads
  • Support clinical environment

"This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer."

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation as prescribed by a referring physician.

This role establishes individualized physical therapy goals, provides treatments, and regularly reassesses patient progress, documenting all findings accurately.

Essential Functions

  • Conducts thorough physical therapy evaluations to assess patient needs and develops individualized treatment plans.
  • Administers safe and effective therapy treatments, ensuring all interventions are appropriately documented.
  • Reassesses and adjusts treatment plans within appropriate timeframes to align with patient progress and changing needs.
  • Provides clear, concise, and accurate documentation of evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and billing information.
  • Educates patients and their families on treatment plans, therapeutic exercises, and post-treatment care to support long-term recovery.
  • Operates therapy equipment safely and maintains a clean, organized, and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Collaborates with referring physicians, peers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
  • Demonstrates population-appropriate competencies for all relevant patient demographics, tailoring care to individual needs.
  • Maintains compliance with facility policies, including safety, infection control, and risk management procedures.
  • Adapts to changes professionally and effectively, following the chain of command to address and resolve issues impacting patient care.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) required
  • 0-2 years of experience in a physical therapy setting required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of physical therapy principles, therapeutic techniques, and safety standards.
  • Ability to perform comprehensive evaluations and develop effective treatment plans.
  • Proficiency in using therapy equipment and technology for documentation and billing.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks and maximize productivity.
  • Commitment to professional development and adherence to ethical and legal standards.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PT - Physical Therapist license in the state of employment required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist evaluates patients to develop and administer individualized therapeutic procedures in physical medicine and rehabilitation. They are responsible for documenting patient progress, educating families on recovery, and collaborating with physicians to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment PlanningPatient EducationClinical DocumentationPatient ReassessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationCommunication Skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 46% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (232 salary observations; 1,124 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist - FT / Sign on bonus $10k at Community Health Systems Professional Services a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,541 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution44 jobs · 30 employers

19
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
7
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6
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 30 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
55% this job
Loan repayment
28% this job
Relocation assistance
15% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Physical Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bullhead City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$323k
Typical market rent
$1,351/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.1
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Health Systems Professional Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, TN
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Student Loan Repayment up to $10k
Sign-on Bonus $10k
Relocation Assistance $5k
Flexible Schedule