Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital — Southern Arizona's longest continually operating hospital, founded in 1880 — is recruiting an experienced Physical Therapist (PT II) to join its inpatient rehabilitation team in Tucson, AZ. This is a clinically substantive role at a recognized regional destination hospital that houses the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute and carries distinction in minimally invasive cardiac and vascular surgery, advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery. The PT II designation signals an expectation of independent clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and the ability to mentor students and guide support staff — a strong fit for a therapist ready to grow beyond entry-level.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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
- Inpatient acute care setting within a major regional medical center — full-spectrum acuity including cardiac, vascular, stroke, surgical, and bariatric patient populations
- Comprehensive modality toolkit: iontophoresis, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation/interferential, TENS, hot/cold packs, ice massage, traction, laser, pulsed lavage, negative pressure therapy, infrared, and compression
- Assessment scope spans 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)
- Equipment proficiency expected: pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitoring, exercise equipment, sliding boards, assistive devices (crutches, canes, walkers), wheelchairs including CADILLAC models, patient beds (Versacare, Total Care, SizeWise), tilt table, floor lift, Lite Gait, and standing frame
- Interdisciplinary team model with active collaboration across physicians, nursing, and allied health disciplines; integrated discharge planning process
- FIM scale and PAI scoring utilized; inpatient lab values and diagnostic test interpretation are part of daily clinical workflow
- Preceptor and mentorship role available for PT students and new staff
- Participation in departmental performance improvement and quality initiatives
- Destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery and advanced stroke care — high-acuity, high-complexity patient mix
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
- Prior patient exposure in the specific area of practice preferred
- Active, valid Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners license required
- Current CPR/BLS certification required
About the Community
Tucson sits in the Sonoran Desert at roughly 2,400 feet elevation, offering more than 350 days of sunshine per year, a lower cost of living than most major Arizona metros, and immediate access to Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and world-class hiking, cycling, and birding. The University of Arizona anchors a vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene, and Phoenix is approximately 90 minutes north — close enough for a weekend trip, far enough to enjoy Tucson's distinct character. Families benefit from strong public and private school options and a growing healthcare and biotech employment base that makes this one of the Southwest's most livable mid-sized cities.