Full-Time
Physical Therapist
Updated on 9/3/2026
Doctors of Physical Therapy
51-200 employees
Therapist-owned private physical therapy network
Compensation Overview
$84k - $95k/yr
Laredo, TX, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
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- Graduate of a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education-approved Physical Therapy Program.
- Current state Physical Therapist license.
- Current Basic Life Support Certification.
- Ability to perform work requiring manual dexterity and general strength and endurance, including routine lifting, carrying, pushing, sustained gripping, and guarding lift loads.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficiency in teaching and using electronic medical record software.
- Strong operations and leadership skills to develop team members.
- Superior organizational skills and ability to maximize efficiency.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Make team-oriented decisions and support team needs in the clinic.
- Create a safe, warm, and friendly clinic atmosphere.
- Exceed patients' expectations with every interaction.
- Perform the physical activities required in the work environment, including lifting, carrying, pushing, sustained gripping, and guarding lift loads.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking ability.
- Experience as a Physical Therapist.
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.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 26, 2026 Kenosha grand opening shows continued clinic expansion despite crowded markets.
- APTA reported record 19,236 DPT applicants in 2025-26, sustaining recruiting demand.
- Empower's 2025 combination created nearly 160 locations, increasing referral density and payer leverage.
What critics are saying
- The July 1, 2026 student-loan rule threatens future DPT enrollment and therapist pipelines.
- Sixty-plus clinics across multiple states face reimbursement pressure if worker-comp contracts soften in 2026.
- A national consolidation failure would leave Sheridan-backed rollups burdened by integration debt and culture drift.
What makes Doctors of Physical Therapy unique
- Aaron Kraai unified Empower and DPT in December 2024 across 11 states.
- Empower pairs therapist ownership with outpatient and industrial services, unlike commodity clinic chains.
- DPT now runs 140-plus locations, giving scale without abandoning local clinic brands.
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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
Conference Attendance Budget
Training Programs
MedBridge subscription
Employee Referral Bonus
Continued Education Support
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 2%PHOENIX-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Huntington Beach Physical Therapy Specialists ("HBPTS"), located in Orange County California.
Empower Physical Therapy today announced the acquisition of Spectrum Therapy Consultants (“STC”), located in El Paso, Texas. Founder-owner, Sandra Ter