About this role
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 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
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
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