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Physical Therapist (PT) | $104K–$124K + Sign-On Bonus | Sierra Vista, AZ

Physical TherapistFull-Time

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$104k-$124k

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Job Description

Physical Therapist (PT) | $104,000–$124,000 + Sign-On Bonus

Hospital Rehabilitation | Sierra Vista, Arizona

  • Brittney Lacourse
  • Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
  • Call or Text: 207-432-3593
  • Email: Brittney@heartlinestaffing.com

Prefer a quick conversation instead of applying? Call or text Brittney directly at 207-432-3593.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Physical Therapist (PT) for an established hospital in Sierra Vista, Arizona. This opportunity offers an annual salary range of $104,000–$124,000, a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to help patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and regain functional independence.

Position at a Glance

  • Position: Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona 85635
  • Setting: Hospital Rehabilitation
  • Annual Salary: $104,000–$124,000
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available; amount to be confirmed
  • Work Arrangement: On-site
  • Travel: Not required

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Annual salary range of $104,000–$124,000
  • Sign-on bonus opportunity
  • Opportunity to practice physical therapy in an established hospital environment
  • Rehabilitation or acute-care experience preferred, not required
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • Retirement benefits and paid time off
  • Collaborative rehabilitation team environment
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient recovery and independence

The Opportunity

As a Physical Therapist, you will evaluate and treat patients with physical injuries, disabilities, and functional limitations. You'll develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and work collaboratively with patients, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals to improve mobility, strength, function, and quality of life.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and assessments
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and functional goals
  • Provide direct physical therapy interventions to restore strength, mobility, and function
  • Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises and home exercise programs
  • Document treatment sessions, patient progress, and clinical outcomes accurately
  • Collaborate with rehabilitation teams and other healthcare professionals
  • Participate in discharge planning and continuity-of-care coordination
  • Establish positive therapeutic relationships with patients and families
  • Perform other assigned duties within the scope of physical therapy practice

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: $104,000–$124,000
  • Sign-On Bonus: Available; amount and eligibility to be confirmed
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off

Ready to Learn More?

If you're a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity in Sierra Vista, Brittney would love to connect with you. Previous rehabilitation or acute-care experience is preferred but not required.

Heartline Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program REQUIRED
  • Current Physical Therapist (PT) license authorizing practice in Arizona REQUIRED
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification REQUIRED
  • Strong clinical knowledge and patient assessment skills REQUIRED
  • Ability to establish positive therapeutic relationships with patients and caregivers REQUIRED

Preferred

  • Previous rehabilitation experience
  • Previous acute-care experience

Key Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist will evaluate and treat patients with physical injuries or disabilities to develop individualized treatment plans. They will collaborate with rehabilitation teams to provide evidence-based interventions that improve patient strength, mobility, and functional independence.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationPatient educationMobility restorationPain reduction

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (373 salary observations; 1,255 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,227 salary observations; 58,316 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

What does the Physical Therapy market look like in Arizona?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$124kPhysical Therapy median $94k (middle half $81k–$104k)477 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Arizona vs national$91k median in Arizona$94k nationally (−3%)373 state / 15,227 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$113k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Arizona490 active21,877 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Purple Cow Recruitingsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index257 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 15 employers
9
<$100k
9
$100k-110k
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$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
58%
Loan repayment
27%
Relocation assistance
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 21,840 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Sign-on bonus

Living in Sierra Vista

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$283k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
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 · Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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