About this role
About On The Mend Physical TherapyOn the Mend Physical Therapy has been helping the Mesa community move and live better for years, now with two locations under local ownership. You'll join a team that treats the full person, from sports and orthopedic rehab to pediatric therapy, geriatric care, and work conditioning, so your caseload stays varied and your skills keep growing. Being backed by the HRS group means real support behind the scenes: unlimited CE funding, strong benefits, and student loan repayment, without losing the locally owned, community-first feel that earned this clinic Best of Mesa in 2021. If you want to practice hands-on, patient-centered care on a team that treats you like family, this is it.
Compensation PackageThis 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
BenefitsOn 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 TherapyAt 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 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
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 ThriveWe 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, AZChandler 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 DoingMost 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 ForWe’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 RequirementsYou’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 EmployerOn the Mend 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 OutLearn more at www.healthrehabsolutions.com/on-the-mend