Physical Therapy - Senior Physical Therapist

Physical Therapy - Senior Physical Therapist Req #7289 HealthOn University, 434 East University Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, United States of America Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM El Rio Community Health Center, based in Tucson, Arizona, opened its first clinic in 1970. Today, we have multiple health centers throughout the community, and our practice continues to grow. Tucson is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southwest, offering beautiful weather year round, gorgeous mountain landscapes, and a fast-growing community with a diverse population. Tucson offers countless activities throughout the year that will accommodate any lifestyle. El Rio is growing rapidly, and we are looking for motivated people to join our team! The continuous growth and success of our organization is due in large part to our dedicated employees.

JOB PURPOSE

: The Senior Physical Therapist provides administrative and physical therapy services. Patient/client services including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Administrative services including assisting the Director of Physical Therapy with program development, talent acquisition, mentoring, education and training of staff. The Senior Physical Therapist has mastered basic technical, manual, and organizational physical therapy skills. There is a focus on outcomes, and care is delivered using a systematic approach. The Senior Physical Therapist must be able to evaluate the patient's condition and develop an individualized plan tailored to each client based on the physician's orders. Help clients enhance strength, range of motion, flexibility, mechanical alignment and minimize pain or discomfort to improve function. The primary goal of the El Rio Health Physical Therapist is to support El Rio's Mission of providing comprehensive, quality health care that is affordable and accessible to all who may have healthcare needs, by successfully performing the primary essential functions

Essential Job Functions:

Performs daily physical therapy to patients. Assists the Director of Physical Therapy with program development, talent acquisition, education mentoring and site-specific needs Provides administrative services including assisting the Director of Physical Therapy with program development, talent acquisition, mentoring, education and training of staff to meet site specific needs. Collaborates and represents the physical therapy team with site specific specialty programs.

• Acts as a resource for physical therapists and supports staff at all sites.
• Tracks and meets productivity of site physical therapists.
• Performs chart reviews/audits for physical therapists at their sites.
• Validates site staff competencies annually.

Provides a work environment safe and free from hazards; immediately address or inform management of safety issues or potential hazards; adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures; participates in all safety programs, which may include assignment to an emergency response team. Responsible for training and education for new site members. Leads site team meetings Performs administrative tasks including PTO requests for each site. Works cooperatively with physicians and care team to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety . Performs a skilled evaluation through impairment testing with interpretation of the findings that relate to functional deficits. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing patient, family and/or caregivers on use of devices. In collaboration with the medical team, evaluates and treats musculoskeletal injuries and syndromes including but not limited to, back pain, neck pain, headaches, orthopedic injuries, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, foot pain, hand, elbow, hip, and knee pain. Provides manual therapy, exercise therapy, postural training and retaining of musculoskeletal alignment and movement patterns. Diagnoses and manages movement dysfunction and enhance physical functional abilities. Reports client's response to treatment or changes in condition to referring provider through written documentation and/or consultation. Counsels' patient and family regarding treatments and modalities and programs. Prepares clinical and progress summaries. Maintains acceptable standards of patient care within the clinical area. Demonstrates and instructs patient/caregiver on body mechanics. Treats clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect. Adheres to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality. Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all compliance and reporting requirements respective to Joint Commission Certification (JCC) standards.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program. Five (5) years' experience as a physical therapist. Community health, home health, outpatient, or acute care setting. If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination required by the state of Arizona. Current Arizona State Physical Therapy license in good standing. A current Provider CPR ce rtificati on from an accredited program

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday.

If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver's license and must comply with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

Seven (7) years' experience as a physical therapist working in community health, home health, outpatient, or acute care setting. Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. El Rio Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, military status, ancestry, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. All employees are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and, will be subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal and State regulations for alcohol and controlled substance testing. Employees in positions holding responsibility for the safety and welfare of others will also be classified as safety sensitive. El Rio Health is a Non-profit 501 (c3) Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and abides by all applicable federal Drug-Free Workplace standards. If you are looking for a position that will give you the opportunity to make a difference, and are interested in becoming a member of our team, please click on the application link. If this is the first time you have visited our site, you will have the opportunity to create an account which will enable you to: search for jobs; apply for those positions that interest you; upload your resume; update your personal information and check the status of available positions. Thank you for visiting our website and for your interest in El Rio Community Health Center. Job Details Pay Type Salary Job Start Date Monday, August 10, 2026 Scan this QR code and apply! Download HealthOn University, 434 East University Blvd., Tucson, Arizona, United States of America