Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital in Nogales, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Physical Therapist III to join its clinical team at this 25-bed critical-access hospital serving Santa Cruz County. This is a senior-level PT role built for a self-directed clinician who has mastered both technical and organizational physical therapy skills and is ready to serve as a practice champion, mentor, and evidence-based change agent. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and a daily travel stipend for qualifying candidates make this an especially compelling opportunity in a community-centered, mission-driven hospital environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (based on eligibility)
- Travel stipend of $60 per day for candidates commuting more than 60 miles one way
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support with continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Senior PT III designation — the highest clinical tier, reserved for therapists who have mastered technical and organizational PT skills and developed a comprehensive clinical knowledge base
- Full-spectrum physical therapy practice: evaluation, treatment planning, implementation, reassessment, and documentation across musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary, and cardiovascular presentations
- Modality toolkit includes iontophoresis, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation/interferential, TENS, hot/cold packs, ice massage, traction, laser, pulsed lavage, negative pressure therapy, infrared, and compression therapies
- Clinical scope encompasses sensory testing, strength/tone assessment, range of motion, balance and coordination, functional mobility, bed mobility, gait and transfer training, motor control/learning, and joint/soft tissue mobilization
- Serves as a project or service-area "champion" — leading quality initiatives and influencing team practice through evidence-based research and critical thinking
- Mentoring role: fosters creative and critical thinking in less experienced colleagues; may form formal mentoring relationships
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary care model — works directly with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to align on patient and family goals
- 25-bed critical-access hospital with active service lines including emergency care, general surgery, and labor and delivery
- Hospital serves the full Santa Cruz County catchment area, including a significant cross-border patient population
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program; minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist in a clinical setting
- Valid, current Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license required
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- Prior patient exposure in the specific area of practice is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases independently, adjust care plans dynamically, and operate with minimal supervision
About the Community
Nogales sits on the Arizona-Mexico border in Santa Cruz County — one of the most culturally rich and scenically dramatic corners of the American Southwest. The region offers a low cost of living, a warm climate, and easy access to the outdoor recreation of the Coronado National Forest, including hiking, birding, and high-desert landscapes unique to the Sky Islands. Tucson, with its major university, international airport, and full urban amenity set, is approximately 65 miles north, making Nogales an appealing base for clinicians who want a close-knit community feel without sacrificing access to a major metro area.