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Tucson, Arizona

Physical Therapist III ASP

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

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

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.

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: 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!

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for patients. Acts as a clinical expert and mentor, utilizing evidence-based practice to lead specific projects or service areas.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited Physical Therapy school with at least a Bachelor's degree and 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 Research

Physical Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% 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

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution42 jobs · 31 employers

19
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
6
$140k-155k
4
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 31 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
58% this job
Loan repayment
29%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70-$75/hr
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$75/hr
#3

Travel Physical Therapist

$75/hr
#4

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+ 41 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

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO
Career development