Compensation Package

This role pays $80,000-$92,900 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.

In addition, we provide:

• $8,000 sign-on bonus
• 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 On The Mend Physical Therapy

At On the Mend 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
• 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

Mentorship That Sets You Up to Thrive

We have a residency-trained, Board-Certified OCS on staff who's genuinely invested in developing new clinicians. Interested in pursuing your own orthopedic residency down the road? Our OCS can serve as your host-site mentor/Clinical Instructor, guiding you every step of the way.

Life in East Valley, AZ

Chandler sits in the heart of the East Valley in the Sonoran Desert, with year-round sunshine that makes hiking, biking, and outdoor life a daily habit rather than a weekend plan. It's a real city with a thriving tech and innovation scene, anchored by a growing downtown built around Chandler Fashion Center and a lively restaurant and brewery culture, alongside easy access to the greater Phoenix metro's dining, sports, and entertainment. Nearby desert preserves and trails, along with Tumbleweed Park and the San Tan Mountains, offer an escape without leaving town. It's a place built for people who want city amenities and outdoor access without giving up either one.

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