Physical Therapist III

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Tucson, AZ

13d

About The Position

Provides outpatient physical therapy services to patients and clients, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, documentation, and communication. The Physical Therapist III has mastered technical and organizational physical therapy skills and developed a comprehensive knowledge base. This self-directed, flexible, and innovative therapist draws on a deep understanding of complex situations, works collaboratively with healthcare providers to support patients and families in achieving goals, positively influences the team, and fosters critical and creative thinking. The therapist may mentor others and serve as a change agent through evidence-based practice and therapy-related research, as well as act as a champion or lead for a specific project or service area.

The role treats orthopedic, neurological, musculoskeletal, balance, and vestibular conditions in an outpatient setting. Care includes individualized treatment planning, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, functional mobility interventions, patient and caregiver education, progress monitoring, and clinical documentation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist working in the field of Physical Therapy.
• Valid, current license from the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• BLS-CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
• Prior patient exposure in the area of practice.

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 about 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.
• Serve as a champion or lead for a specific project or service area.

Benefits

• 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 and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed