<p>Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital — Southern Arizona's longest continually operating hospital, founded in 1880 — is recruiting an experienced Occupational Therapist III to join its clinical team in Tucson, AZ. This Level III role is designed for a seasoned OT who brings independent clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and advanced skills in upper extremity management and neurological rehabilitation to a facility recognized regionally for cardiac, vascular, stroke, and surgical care. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 underscores the hospital's commitment to attracting top-tier therapy talent.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 (based on eligibility)</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</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 support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Level III OT role emphasizing independent clinical decision-making guided by experience, evidence-based practice, and departmental standards</li> <li>Full-spectrum OT assessment and treatment: upper extremity management including sensation, strength and tone, range of motion, coordination, and edema control; ADLs, cognition, visual perception, functional mobility, and vocational/avocational rehabilitation</li> <li>Therapeutic modalities in active use: iontophoresis, ultrasound, fluidotherapy, contrast bath, paraffin, ice massage, hot/cold packs, electrical stimulation, and compression therapy</li> <li>Advanced clinical skills expected: neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) and sensory integration techniques</li> <li>Equipment proficiency required: pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitoring, exercise equipment, adaptive equipment, and wheelchair assessment</li> <li>Inpatient acuity context: working knowledge of lab values, diagnostic tests, medications, FIM scale, and PAI scoring applied to patient care planning</li> <li>Precaution management across weight-bearing, cardiac, contact isolation, spinal, and total joint replacement protocols</li> <li>Collaborative interdisciplinary model — consults with physicians, nursing, and the broader care team; reports to department Supervisor/Manager/Director for ongoing plan review</li> <li>Destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery (Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute), advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery — providing a high-acuity, diverse patient population for OT practice</li> <li>Patient and family education integral to the role: home programs, body mechanics instruction, and caregiver training</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program required; Master's degree preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist in a clinical OT setting</li> <li>Valid, current licensure with the Arizona State Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Demonstrated advanced skills in NDT and sensory integration</li> <li>Proficiency in FIM scale and PAI scoring; working knowledge of inpatient lab values, medications, and diagnostic tests as they relate to OT care planning</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson sits in the Sonoran Desert at roughly 2,400 feet elevation, offering more than 350 days of sunshine annually, a low cost of living relative to other major Arizona metros, and immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation — hiking in Saguaro National Park, cycling, rock climbing, and skiing at Mount Lemmon are all within reach. The city is home to the University of Arizona, a vibrant arts and food scene, and a culturally rich community shaped by its proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. Phoenix is approximately 115 miles north, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub while Tucson itself maintains the character and affordability of a mid-sized university city.</p>