Level III - Physical Therapist
Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
Tucson, AZ

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. 

• 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.

• 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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