Physical Therapist III

About the job

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Sign on Bonus: Up to $20K SOB Based on Eligibility

Job Summary

Provides Outpatient Physical Therapy services to patients/clients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. The Physical Therapist III has mastered technical and organizational PT skills and has developed a comprehensive knowledge base. The PT-III is self-directed, flexible, and innovative in providing patient care. Operates from a deep understanding of total situations to resolve complex issues and works collaboratively with other healthcare providers to support the patient and family in achieving goals. The PT-III actively, and positively, influences the team and fosters critical and creative thinking in others, and may form mentoring relationships. Expert therapists serve as change agents by utilizing evidence-based practice and therapies-related research. Serve as a “champion” or lead for a specific project or service area.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, and balance disorders in an outpatient setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, function, strength, and quality of life.
• Assess and treat vestibular conditions, including BPPV, dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, and vestibular hypofunction using evidence-based rehabilitation techniques.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, gait training, balance training, and functional mobility interventions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, home exercise programs, and injury prevention strategies.
• Monitor patient progress, modify treatment plans as needed, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 3 years experience as a licensed Physical Therapist working in the field of Physical Therapy

• Licensure/Certifications: Valid, current license AZ  State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. BLS-CPR

• Preferred requirements

• Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy

• Experience: Prior patient exposure in area of practice

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Organization Description

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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