Physical Therapist

Trailhead PT; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CE funds

Travel stipend

Fellowship reimbursement

PTO 17 days

Student loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

HSA option

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Trailhead Physical Therapy in North Phoenix (Deer Valley) is hiring a Doctor of Physical Therapy to deliver hands-on, evidence-based orthopedic care with autonomy and mentorship.

You'll evaluate patients, design individualized plans, perform manual therapy and therapeutic exercises, educate families, and collaborate with other clinicians, while benefiting from generous CE funds, sign-on and loan repayment options, and a supportive leadership path.

Qualifications

• DPT from an accredited program.
• Arizona PT license or eligibility.
• Strong communication skills and patient-centered approach.
• Interest in leadership growth.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and build individualized, evidence-based plans.
• Hands-on manual therapy and therapeutic exercise.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and prevention.
• Document progress per HIPAA and state/federal rules using AI tools.
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers for comprehensive care.

Skills

Autonomy in care

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Evidence-based practice

Education

DPT from an accredited program

Arizona PT license or eligibility

Tools

AI documentation tools

HIPAA-compliant EHR

Job description

About Trailhead Physical Therapy

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.

Compensation Package

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

Benefits

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

Why Clinicians Choose Trailhead Physical Therapy

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 whereyou 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

Life in North Phoenix

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

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

Who We’re Looking For

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

Physical Requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Check Us Out!

Learn more at www.trailheadptaz.com