An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System
Premier Medical Center with a Legacy of Excellence
As you walk through the doors of St. Joseph's Hospital, you'll immediately sense the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology and compassionate care that has defined this institution since 1961. This isn't just a hospital—it's a comprehensive healing environment where your skills as a physician will be supported by top-tier facilities and a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient outcomes.
Unlike many healthcare environments where resources feel constantly strained, at St. Joseph's 450-bed facility, you'll practice in a setting where advanced technology meets thoughtful design within a modern facility averaging just 6.9 years in age. With a case mix index of 2.13—significantly higher than many community hospitals—you'll be challenged with complex cases while having the resources to deliver exceptional care.
- Designated Level I Trauma Center serving Tucson and Southern Arizona
- Home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute, offering opportunities for specialist collaboration
- Part of Carondelet Health Network's 135-year legacy of service
- Catholic healthcare tradition infusing organizational culture with compassion and dignity
Award-Winning Care Environment with Strong Clinical Performance
Your practice at St. Joseph's places you within a system consistently recognized for clinical excellence across multiple specialties. You'll be part of a team whose commitment to quality has earned national recognition and certifications. This culture of excellence is demonstrated through concrete results—not just aspirations.
The hospital ranks in the 76th percentile for readmission reduction and 82nd percentile for hospital-acquired condition prevention, with a 3-star HCAHPS rating reflecting strong patient satisfaction.
- 2022/2024 Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite
- DNV Healthcare-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Designated Cardiac Arrest Receiving Center by Arizona Dept. of Health Services
- Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology
- AACVPR certification for cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs
Specialized Centers of Excellence with Market-Leading Position
At St. Joseph's, you'll work within integrated centers of excellence where multidisciplinary collaboration enhances both efficiency and outcomes. With a 43.7% inpatient and 46.7% outpatient market share, the hospital leads the Tucson healthcare market, offering consistent case volume and clinical variety.
- Carondelet Neurological Institute with 12-bed Neuro Critical Care Unit
- Carondelet Joint Replacement Center offering advanced orthopedic services
- Robotic Surgical Center with 2 dedicated ORs in a 52,442 sq. ft. space
- Labor and delivery unit with 21 private birthing suites and 2,400 annual births
- Level II EQ NICU with 30 private rooms
- Heart & Vascular Institute generating over $5M/year in CHF care
- Centers of excellence in:
- Diabetes care ($9.2M revenue)
- Pneumonia treatment ($3.7M)
- Sepsis management ($3.6M)
Advanced Technological Resources with Strategic Investment
Your practice is supported by strategically invested technology that elevates patient care. With an annual $2.9M IT capital budget and $8.4M operations budget, St. Joseph's maintains a "Strong" technology breadth rating and is known for telehealth capabilities and innovation.
- Minimally invasive robotic surgery for multiple specialties
- Advanced imaging and diagnostics for precision planning
- State-of-the-art surgical suites with a 3.45 Medicare case mix index
- Specialized spine and joint replacement equipment
- Oracle Cerner PowerChart EHR for seamless care coordination
- Carequality HIE participation for improved interoperability
- Strong ACO ties with Blue Cross Blue Shield networks
Broad Network Support with Financial Stability
As part of the Carondelet Health Network and Tenet Healthcare, you'll benefit from both local collegiality and national-scale stability. With a net profit margin of 8.3% and current ratio of 2.6, the system continues to invest in technology, staff, and facilities for long-term physician support.
- Shared resources across 4 hospitals including St. Mary's and Holy Cross
- Referral access to 272 primary and 454 secondary affiliated physicians
- 76th percentile continuum integration through system-wide best practices
- $294.4M in annual net patient revenue
- Diverse payor mix: 67.4% private/self-pay, 18.8% Medicaid, 13.8% Medicare
- Strong local presence with 5 primary ZIPs driving nearly 50% of patient volume
- Only Catholic hospital system in Southern Arizona, guided by a compassionate mission