Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Physical Therapist II to join its acute care rehabilitation team. Founded in 1961, this full-service hospital is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, offering a clinically rich environment that spans Level I Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke, cardiology, orthopedics, and labor and delivery. The PT II role is designed for a clinician who has moved beyond foundational skills and operates with independent clinical judgment, evidence-based decision-making, and a strong outcomes focus across a diverse inpatient and outpatient caseload.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Clinical home within a hospital that holds Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center designations — high-acuity, high-variety caseload
- Dedicated Carondelet Neurological Institute and Carondelet Joint Replacement Center provide subspecialty referral volume in neuro rehab and post-surgical orthopedics
- Additional service lines include cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, and emergency medicine — broad interdisciplinary collaboration built into daily practice
- Full spectrum of PT modalities in use: iontophoresis, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation/interferential, TENS, hot/cold packs, ice massage, traction, laser, pulsed lavage, negative pressure therapy, infrared, and compression
- Assessment scope covers sensory, strength/tone, range of motion, balance/coordination, functional mobility, bed mobility, gait and transfers, motor control/learning, joint and soft tissue mobilization, and multi-system evaluation (musculoskeletal, nervous, integumentary, cardiovascular)
- PT II classification reflects an independent, experienced clinician — expected to make autonomous clinical decisions guided by experience, evidence-based practice, and departmental standards, with interdisciplinary consultation as appropriate
- Labor and delivery units on campus support potential cross-service exposure and a well-rounded acute care environment
- Hospital established in 1961 with a long-standing community presence and regional referral network across southern Arizona
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
- Minimum one year of licensed Physical Therapist experience in a clinical setting required; prior patient exposure in the specific area of practice preferred
- Valid, current Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license required
- Current CPR/BLS certification required
- Demonstrated competency with impairment testing, functional deficit analysis, individualized treatment planning, and care plan reassessment
- Working knowledge of weight-bearing, cardiac, contact, spinal, and total joint replacement precautions
About the Community
Tucson is one of the Southwest's most livable mid-sized cities — a university town with a vibrant arts scene, internationally recognized cuisine, and year-round sunshine set against the backdrop of five surrounding mountain ranges. The cost of living is notably lower than Phoenix or the California coast, and outdoor recreation is immediately accessible through Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and miles of hiking and cycling trails. Tucson's proximity to Mexico, its diverse cultural heritage, and the presence of the University of Arizona make it a dynamic, intellectually engaged community that draws clinicians looking for both professional depth and quality of life.