Physical Therapist Assistant
About the job
- The candidate must be a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
- The candidate must have graduated from a CAPTE-approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- The candidate must hold a current state Physical Therapist Assistant license.
- The candidate must hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- The candidate must have advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- The candidate must be proficient in teaching and using electronic medical record (EMR) software.
- The candidate must have strong operations and leadership skills to develop team members.
- The candidate must have organizational skills to maximize efficiency.
- The candidate must have effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- The candidate must have verbal and written communication skills.
- The role requires manual dexterity, general strength, and endurance, including routine lifting of 5–35 pounds, carrying 5–10 pounds, pushing 5–150 pounds, sustained gripping of 40–50 pounds, and guarding lift loads of 120–140 pounds.
- Provide physical therapy assistant services in an outpatient clinic.
- Help create a safe, warm, and friendly clinic atmosphere.
- Make team-oriented decisions and contribute to clinic needs.
- Exceed patients’ expectations with each interaction.
- Spanish-speaking ability is preferred but not required.
About the company
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
- 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