Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Physical Therapist II to join its acute care rehabilitation team at a facility that has served the region since 1961. This is a clinically rich environment anchored by a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the Carondelet Neurological Institute, and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center — offering a PT with one or more years of experience a genuinely broad inpatient case mix spanning neuro, ortho, cardiac, and trauma populations. The PT II role carries independent clinical decision-making authority, preceptorship responsibilities, and active participation in interdisciplinary care and quality improvement.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 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
- Acute care hospital setting with a Level I Trauma Center — full-spectrum acuity including trauma stabilization and post-acute rehabilitation
- Comprehensive Stroke Center and Carondelet Neurological Institute driving a high-volume neuro PT caseload
- Carondelet Joint Replacement Center providing dedicated orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation volume
- Additional service lines include cardiology, emergency medicine, and labor and delivery — broad interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
- 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
- Equipment inventory includes pulse oximeters, BP cuffs, tilt table, Lite Gait, standing frame, floor lift, sliding boards, and adaptive mobility aids (crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs including CADILLAC model); inpatient beds include Versacare, Total Care, and SizeWise platforms
- Clinical scope encompasses sensory assessment, strength/tone, ROM, balance/coordination, functional and bed mobility, gait and transfers, motor control/learning, joint and soft tissue mobilization, and multi-system evaluation (musculoskeletal, nervous, integumentary, cardiovascular)
- FIM scale and PAI scoring used in inpatient documentation; familiarity with lab values, diagnostic tests, and medication impact on PT care is expected
- Active interdisciplinary team model with physician collaboration, vendor coordination, and structured discharge planning
- Preceptorship and mentorship role for students and new staff; participation in departmental performance and quality improvement initiatives
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
- Valid, current licensure with the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required
- Current CPR/BLS certification required
- Prior patient exposure in the specific area of practice (neuro, ortho, acute care) preferred
About the Community
Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and ringed by five mountain ranges — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and climbing within minutes of the hospital. The city combines a low cost of living relative to other major Southwest metros with a vibrant arts and food scene, the University of Arizona's cultural and academic presence, and easy access to both Phoenix and the Mexican border region. Tucson's 300-plus days of sunshine, affordable housing, and strong public and private school options make it a compelling destination for clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets.