Physical Therapist - Pediatric Therapy

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center invites therapists to explore opportunities in Pediatric Therapy at our upcoming TMC Pediatric Therapy Job Fair in Tucson, AZ. Join us to connect directly with our team, learn about our multidisciplinary approach, and discover career opportunities in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy.

We welcome compassionate professionals dedicated to helping children reach their fullest potential in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred.
• Pediatric therapy experience preferred; exceptional new graduates may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates records and reports on patient progress.
• Evaluates and treats patients in acute care or outpatient settings.
• Develops and updates individual treatment plans and goals.
• Documents care electronically and communicates with the team.
• Supervises therapy assistants and students as appropriate.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Patient care

Communication skills

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Physical Therapist - Pediatric Therapy

Job Category: Therapies

Schedule: Full time

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

In person:

Are you a Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) looking for your next opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Join us for the TMC Pediatric Therapy Job Fair and connect directly with our team!

August 26, 2026

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

TMCHealth Atrium Building

5099 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ

During this event, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Meet Pediatric Therapy leaders and team members
• Learn about career opportunities in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy
• Explore our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• Discover our culture, benefits, and professional development opportunities
• Tour our facility
• Ask questions and gain insights into what it's like to work at TMC

We're seeking compassionate therapy professionals who are dedicated to helping children reach their fullest potential while thriving in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Why attend?

This is a unique opportunity to learn more about our Pediatric Therapy programs, meet the people behind our mission, and explore how your skills and passion can make a lasting impact. Whether you're actively searching for a new role or simply interested in learning more, we'd love to meet you.

We look forward to sharing what makes TMC Pediatric Therapy an exceptional place to grow your career and make a difference every day.

SUMMARY

Evaluates records and reports on patient progress. Evaluates and treats patients within an acute care hospital or outpatient clinic setting. Diagnoses include patients with neurological, orthopedic, surgical, medical and complex psychosocial conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administers diagnostic testing procedures to determine the extent of patient’s impairment and prognosis for improvement.

Analyzes testing and other pertinent information to create an individual treatment plan.

Gathers pertinent data from a variety of sources and develops specific goals and plans, re-evaluating and modifying plans periodically and as necessary.

Considers specific patient variables such as overall medical condition, stamina, motivation, etc. in planning treatment programs.

Chooses, fits, and trains patients in the use of appropriate assistive devices, adaptive equipment, or orthotics.

Prepares electronic documentation as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, individualized treatment plans, progress reports and other such reports.

Communicates with medical and allied health personnel regarding patient’s progress, needs and discharge planning.

Documents patient care efficiently, timely, and effectively through electronic communication.

Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient, or family/caregiver.

Conducts, or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives.

Supervises physical therapy assistants, aides and students, according to department policy and professional standards; delegates treatment and treatment modalities to appropriate personnel.

Coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.

Engages with colleagues inter/intra departmentally for constant process improvement.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Pediatric Therapy: One (1) year of pediatric experience preferred. Will consider exceptional new graduate candidates.

LICENSURE, OR CERTIFICATION: Licensed Physical Therapist in state of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR prior to employment. Fingerprint Card required in some departments.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of physical therapy to optimize movement to improve the patient experience and prevent disability following disease or injury.
• Knowledge of best practices to ensure optimum patient care.
• Skill in assessing needs and limitations to better assist patients.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and interpret abstract and concrete variables.