<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Acute care hospital setting with a Level I Trauma Center — full-spectrum acuity including trauma stabilization and post-acute rehabilitation</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center and Carondelet Neurological Institute driving a high-volume neuro PT caseload</li> <li>Carondelet Joint Replacement Center providing dedicated orthopedic and post-surgical rehabilitation volume</li> <li>Additional service lines include cardiology, emergency medicine, and labor and delivery — broad interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities</li> <li>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</li> <li>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</li> <li>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)</li> <li>FIM scale and PAI scoring used in inpatient documentation; familiarity with lab values, diagnostic tests, and medication impact on PT care is expected</li> <li>Active interdisciplinary team model with physician collaboration, vendor coordination, and structured discharge planning</li> <li>Preceptorship and mentorship role for students and new staff; participation in departmental performance and quality improvement initiatives</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy required — Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred</li> <li>Minimum one year of licensed Physical Therapist experience in a clinical setting</li> <li>Valid, current licensure with the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required</li> <li>Current CPR/BLS certification required</li> <li>Prior patient exposure in the specific area of practice (neuro, ortho, acute care) preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>