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Physical Therapist

El Rio Health seeks Physical Therapists to join our outpatient team providing care for El Rio patients our various 14 locations in Tucson, AZ. El Rio offers a supportive, integrated healthcare environment with a strong emphasis on community care and provider well-being.

We’re pleased to provide additional information about El Rio Health, Arizona’s largest Community Health Center and the 16th largest Federally Qualified Health Center in the United States.

The Physical Therapist– The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients/clients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. The 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 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.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  1. Palpable Culture: Imagine walking into a workplace where genuine smiles greet you at every turn. Our atmosphere buzzes with camaraderie and mutual respect, fostering collaboration among diverse colleagues.
  2. Comprehensive Care: With 14 locations serving over 128,000 patients annually, we offer integrated services under one roof, allowing you to make a significant impact on community health. On-site integrated services include:
    1. Pharmacy
    2. Nutrition
    3. Laboratory
    4. Imaging – Xray & Mammography
    5. Behavioral Health
    6. Dentistry
    7. Primary Care
    8. Midwifery Services
    9. Ob/Gyn
    10. Pediatrics
    11. Physical Therapy
    12. Addiction Treatment
    13. HIV/Aids
    14. Breastfeeding Support
    15. Teen & Young Adult Services
  3. Modern Facilities: 14 gorgeous and expansive locations with medical home environment
  4. Professional Growth: Our program includes 9 residency programs with various teaching opportunities from preceptor to faculty

El Rio is an active teaching health center with embedded medical student and family practice residency program with ample opportunity for clinical teaching.

  1. Work-Life Balance: The only FQHC within the US accredited with “Joy of Medicine.” We prioritize your well-being with features like the AI scribing, Provider Engagement Funds, Calm App subscriptions, and Wellness Council led by our Chief Wellness Officer.
  2. Cutting-Edge Technology: Benefit from AI scribes, Epic Superuser support and Dragon Speak dictation devices.
  3. Loan Repayment: Access various programs offering up to $250,000 in loan forgiveness over 6 years.
  4. Benefits: El Rio Health offers a generous time off package, providing new employees with an impressive 6 weeks of paid time off in their first year of employment, which continues to increase with tenure (not including CME/Holidays)
  5. Accreditations: We’re recognized by the Joint Commission, NCQA, and the Joy of Medicine.

We invite you to explore how El Rio Health can be the perfect launchpad for your medical career.

El Rio Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, gender identity, gender(sex), sexual orientation, or familial status.

J-1 sponsorship and H1B possibilities

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 certification from an accredited program.
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
  • Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
  • 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:

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program.
  • Three (3) 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.

Please send your CV to providerrecruitment@elrio.org