Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life

Imagine finishing a great day of hands-on patient care and stepping outside into 300+ days of Arizona sunshine. World-class hiking, mountain biking, and weekend trips to Sedona and the Grand Canyon are all within easy reach. That is life in North Phoenix, and it is the backdrop for this role.

Trailhead Physical Therapy sits in Deer Valley, one of Phoenix’s most livable neighborhoods. You are minutes from the Phoenix Sonoran Preserve with 9,600+ acres and 36 miles of trails in your backyard. Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, with over 225 miles of trails, is a short drive east. Sedona is 90 minutes away. Lake Pleasant for paddling and boating is 30 minutes out.

Your salary also goes a lot further here than in most markets. Deer Valley has a lower cost of living than comparable metro areas, with home prices that make ownership genuinely realistic. No coastal squeeze. Just sunshine, space, and room to build the life you want.

Therapists come to Phoenix for the lifestyle. They stay at Trailhead because of the clinical culture, the people, and the room to grow. This is a place where you can practice hands-on PT, take ownership of your patients and develop into a future clinic leader.

About Trailhead Physical Therapy

Trailhead is a physical therapist-owned outpatient practice. Clinic owner Chris Ellis, PT, DPT grew up in North Phoenix, trained at A.T. Still University, and built Trailhead around a single conviction: that clinicians who feel supported and trusted will produce the best outcomes for patients.

The team practices hands-on, evidence-based care including manual therapy, dry needling, cupping, IASTM, blood flow restriction, and spinal manipulation. Every patient gets a thorough evaluation and a plan built around their actual goals, not a protocol pulled off a shelf.

Patients consistently describe the clinic as the best PT experience they’ve had, praising the team’s depth of knowledge, the one-on-one attention, and the genuine investment in their recovery. That reputation is something the whole team takes pride in.

This is a place where you can practice the way you were trained to, without someone pressuring you to rush through visits or hit arbitrary productivity metrics. It is so much more than leg raises and ice packs.

The Physical Therapy Career You Want

You will spend most of your time directly with patients, building treatment plans and delivering hands-on care. You will work with a range of orthopedic, post-surgical, sports, and neurological cases. No two days look exactly the same.

• Evaluate patients and build individualized, evidence-based treatment plans

• Deliver manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, dry needling, and specialty modalities

• Educate patients and families on their recovery, home programs, and injury prevention

• Track progress and adjust plans as patients progress

• Collaborate with your teammates on complex or challenging cases

• Maintain clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state and federal requirements using state of the art AI technology

Your First 90 Days

We do not throw people in the deep end. Here is what to expect when you join:

• You will get time to shadow, ask questions, and get comfortable before your caseload fully ramps up

• Chris will be hands-on during your onboarding, not just available on paper

• You will have regular check-ins to talk through cases, techniques, and anything that is not clicking yet

• By the end of 90 days, you will feel confident in your caseload, the documentation system, and the clinical culture here

• Your continuing education benefit kicks in at 90 days, so start thinking about what certification you want to pursue first

Who We’re Looking For

The right person for this role is clinically curious, patient-centered, and ready to grow. You do not need to have it all figured out. You need to be coachable, motivated, and genuinely care about doing good work.

• DPT from an accredited program

• Licensed in Arizona or eligible for licensure

• New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative instinct

• Genuine interest in hands-on techniques and continuing education

• Current CPR certification

Compensation & Benefits

$80,000+ annually, with bonuses that reward the work you put into your career.The benefits package is built to actually matter to clinicians at this stage of their career:

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

• Unlimited continuing education funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days

• Medical insurance with the employer covering roughly 75% of your premium, plus an HSA option with employer contributions

• 401(k) with an employer match that is immediately vested

• Dental and vision coverage available

• Short-term disability and life insurance options

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

• License reimbursement and tuition reimbursement

• Referral bonus program

• Relocation assistance available

• Virtual urgent care available 24/7

• A clear path to leadership for those who want it

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and move throughout the day, and assist patients with mobility and therapeutic exercise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trailhead Physical Therapy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Check Us Out!

Learn more at www.trailheadptaz.com