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Doctors of Physical Therapy

Therapist-owned private physical therapy network

Overview

Empower unites private physical therapy practices in the Southwest into a therapist-owned network that emphasizes a people-first culture. It delivers physical therapy care through its clinics in AZ, CA, TX, and LA, with therapists leading and collaborating across practices to provide high-quality care and meaningful outcomes for patients. Unlike typical chains, Empower keeps clinician ownership and local autonomy while sharing best practices and standards across the network, focusing on clinical excellence and a strong patient experience. The goal is to help people achieve a higher level of functional living by delivering effective therapy, supporting communities, and advancing the physical therapy profession.

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About Doctors of Physical Therapy

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Why Doctors of Physical Therapy is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Healthcare

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 expansion to 140+ clinics creates referral-network density across ten states.
  • Updated 2026 site shows 18 Arizona clinics, signaling ongoing regional demand.
  • Clinician-led branding attracts therapists seeking ownership, autonomy, and clear career progression.

What critics are saying

  • 2025 Empower acquisition likely standardizes operations, squeezing local autonomy and therapist retention by 2027.
  • Federal student-loan caps hit DPT hiring pipelines, especially new DPT grads in 2026-2027.
  • If reimbursement weakens in Midwest and Southwest, DPT's acquisition model stalls and goodwill writes down.

What makes Doctors of Physical Therapy unique

  • Clinician-led ownership keeps every leader, from clinic director to CEO, a licensed PT.
  • 2025 acquisition of Empower added 55 locations, giving DPT 140+ clinics.
  • Doctors of Physical Therapy brands itself as founder-led, not franchised, unlike PE rollups.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Mentorship Program
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
Business Wire
Jan 22nd, 2024
Empower Physical Therapy Adds 4 Southern California Locations

PHOENIX-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists ("HBPTS"), located in Orange County California.

Business Wire
Mar 13th, 2023
Empower Physical Therapy Adds 7 Texas Locations

Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Spectrum Therapy Consultants (“STC”), located in El Paso, Texas. Founder-owner, Sandra Ter

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