Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Join Trailhead Physical Therapy, a well-established clinic in North Phoenix (Deer Valley) known for hands-on manual therapy and evidence-based treatment across orthopedics, spine, sports medicine, dry needling, and total joint replacement rehab. You'll work in a culture centered on compassionate, individualized care, where staff feel valued and are given room to advocate for their patients rather than rush them through a protocol. With strong patient loyalty and a reputation for friendly, effective care in the community, it's a place built for therapists who want to do thorough, relationship-driven work.

This role pays $80,000–$100,000 a year .We take mentorship seriously, giving you the support to grow toward the upper end of that range. As you grow your caseload, you'll help more patients and earn more. You won't be figuring it out alone.

We also provide:

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus Eligibility

• Unlimited continuing education funds , plus a $500 travel stipend

• $12,000 fellowship reimbursement

• 17 days of PTO in year one, increasing with tenure

• $10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly

• Relocation assistance available

On top of that, you get the standard package, done right:

• Medical insurance , with the clinic covering roughly 75% of your premium

• HSA option with employer contributions

• 401(k) with an employer match that vests immediately

• Dental and vision insurance

• Short-term disability and life insurance options

At Trailhead Physical Therapy you’ll get more than just a job. You’ll get a career path, mentorship, and the chance to work in one of the country’s most beautiful regions. Some highlights:

• Clinical autonomy where you make the calls on patient care

• A new grad mentoring program that builds up your caseload as you’re ready for it

• Unlimited continuing education and specialty certifications, no budget cap, no approval process

• Documentation that doesn't eat your evenings, thanks to AI tools that handle the charting

• A real path to Clinic Director or another clinical leadership role

• Reasonable caseloads and flexible scheduling

• Evidence-based care, backed by the technology and time to deliver it

Deer Valley sits in North Phoenix on the edge of the Sonoran Desert Preserve, with trailheads like the Circumference Trail and Thunderbird Conservation Park giving residents easy access to hiking, biking, and mountain views right out their door. It's a family-friendly, close-knit community known for good schools and desert-suburb living, while still being a quick drive to downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, and everything the Valley has to offer. For anyone who wants a laid-back, outdoor-oriented lifestyle without giving up big-city convenience, it's a great fit.

Most of your day is spent directly with patients, planning and delivering hands-on care with the autonomy to treat the way you think is right. That includes:

• Evaluating patients and building individualized, evidence-based treatment plans

• Hands-on interventions through manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities

• Teaching patients and their families about recovery, home exercise, and injury prevention

• Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress

• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care

• Documenting in line with HIPAA and state and federal rules, using AI tools that cut down on paperwork instead of adding to it

We’re looking for a PT who genuinely wants to help people move better and wants to keep growing themselves. Ideal candidates have:

• A Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program

• An Arizona physical therapy license, or eligibility for one

• All experience levels are encouraged to apply.

• Strong communication skills, the kind that put patients at ease

• Interest in growing into a leadership role down the line

• Current CPR certification

You’ll need to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Stand, bend, reach, and use fine motor skills regularly

• Assist patients with mobility, transfers, and therapeutic exercises

Trailhead Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status, and we’re committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace.

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Compensation Range: $80K - $100K