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Tucson, Arizona

Physical Therapist III

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60 per day

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Up to $20,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility

Anyone traveling more than 60 miles one way to Holy Cross is eligible for a travel stipend of $60 per day.

Job Summary

Provides 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.

Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Carondelet Holy Cross 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: Holy Cross Hospital is a cornerstone of Nogales, providing emergency care, general surgery, labor and delivery services and important health and wellness education for residents across Santa Cruz County. This 25-bed, critical-access hospital has been a part of Carondelet Health Network since the Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet began managing the hospital in the early 1980s. The hospital is committed to high quality care and customer service for all who enter their doors. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for patients. Acts as a clinical leader and mentor, utilizing evidence-based practice to resolve complex issues and lead specific projects.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physical Therapy school and at least 3 years of licensed experience. Must hold a valid AZ State Board of Physical Therapy license and BLS-CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentProgram ImplementationClinical DocumentationCollaborative CareClinical ResearchTechnical PT Skills

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

In Arizona, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (232 salary observations; 1,124 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (10,428 salary observations; 56,804 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Physical Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 20 employers

16
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
Loan repayment
38%
Relocation assistance
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$90k-$140k
#2

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$90k-$140k
#3

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#4

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+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Physical Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 22,541 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

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
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus