On The Mend Physical Therapy
Compensation Package
This position starts at $77,000-$84,000 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:
$8,000 Sign On Bonus
Immediate Productivity Bonus
Unlimited
continuing education
funds plus a $500 travel stipend, starting at 90 days
Up to
$12,500 Fellowship reimbursement
17 days of PTO in year one, growing with tenure
$10,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over 5 years, paid monthly
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
Referral bonus program
Relocation assistance available
Virtual urgent care available 24/7
On The Mend Physical Therapy
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a PT who is
passionate about helping patients move better and grow professionally
. Ideal candidates have:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Arizona
New graduates are encouraged to apply. Experience is a plus, not a requirement
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Motivation to grow into leadership opportunities
Current CPR certification
On The Mend Physical Therapy
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.
On The Mend Physical Therapy
Where Great Clinicians Go Further
At On the Mend Physical Therapy you’ll get more than a paycheck—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:
Make real decisions about patient care
Mentorship & professional growth:
New Grad Mentoring program with strategic case load build-up
Unlimited continuing education
and specialty certifications. Design
your
career, following
your
passions.
Leadership opportunities:
Path to Clinic Director or advanced clinical roles
Supportive culture:
Teams that genuinely care about each other and their patients
Work-life balance:
Reasonable caseloads, flexible scheduling, PTO
Lifestyle advantage:
Live and play in Arizona, surrounded by hiking, skiing, fishing, and biking
Practice Somewhere You Want to Build a Life
Mesa isn't a compromise — it's a base camp. The Sonoran Desert has a way of reframing what an after-work Tuesday looks like: Superstition Mountains trails out the door, the Salt River for a float on a Saturday, and Sedona just far enough away to feel like a real escape. The Grand Canyon South Rim and Flagstaff ski are both easy day trips. For a PT who wants outdoor access without the mountain town price tag, the East Valley delivers in a way that's hard to argue with.
And the city itself is moving. Mesa is Arizona's third-largest and one of the fastest-growing cities in the country — which means affordable housing, a real food and culture scene, and an economic foundation anchored by names like Intel, Apple, and Boeing. It's the kind of place that used to be a secret and is quickly becoming the thing people brag about moving to. If you've been waiting for the right job in the right place, the desert might be it.
Many therapists move here for the lifestyle—and stay for the
career growth, community, and mentorship opportunities
. This is a place where you can practice hands-on PT, take ownership of your patients, and develop into a future clinic leader while building the life you love.
About On the Mend Physical Therapy
On the Mend Physical Therapy has been part of the Mesa community since 2006 — not as a corporate branch, but as something built from the ground up by a clinician who chose to invest here. Founder Katrina started with home health contracts and grew the practice into a trusted East Valley institution over nearly two decades. That kind of history means something: patients know this clinic, physicians know this clinic, and the community keeps coming back. A PT joining On the Mend isn't filling a slot — they're stepping into a practice with real roots and a founder who's still in it.
The clinical environment reflects the same intentionality. Katrina holds a Certified Lymphedema Therapist designation alongside dry needling and functional capacity evaluation certs — a credential stack that signals a clinically serious setting and a genuine mentorship opportunity for PTs with specialty interests beyond standard outpatient ortho.
You’ll join a team where mentorship is part of the job, collaboration is real, and professional growth is encouraged. Our clinics consistently rank
in the top tier nationally for patient outcomes
, and we prioritize creating a work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
On The Mend Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapy Career You Want
You’ll spend most of your time
directly with patients
, designing and delivering hands-on care. Key responsibilities include:
Evaluating patients and creating individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
Providing interventions such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and specialty modalities
Educating patients and families on exercises, recovery, and injury prevention
Tracking progress and adjusting plans as patients progress
Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care
Maintaining clear documentation in line with HIPAA and state/federal rules using state-of-the-art AI technology
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
On the Mend Physical Therapy is an
equal opportunity employer
. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We are committed to
diversity and inclusion
in the workplace.
Check Us Out
Learn more at
https://onthemendpt.com
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