Home Health Physical Therapist Fulltime

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% coverage for preventive care

Paid Time Off day one

TRS retirement programs

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to organize and conduct medically prescribed therapy programs in the home or daycare setting to restore patient function.

The role requires 1–2 years of PT experience and current licenses, with a focus on delivering individualized treatment plans, supervising assistants as needed, and maintaining accurate patient records in accordance with agency standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in Physical Therapy required.
• Active Physical Therapist license (LPT) required.
• BLS and CPR/AED certifications required.
• Texas driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises and functional training.
• Provides instructions for home exercise programs to be continued by patient/family.
• Adapts PT techniques for patients with communication or cognitive challenges.
• Designs physical therapy plans with goals for each patient.
• Evaluates and documents patient progress for care team review.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT)

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

CPR AED certification

Texas driver's license

Proof of driver’s insurance

Job description

Job Summary

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to the patient.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare—no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Required

Experience and Education

• Experience: One (1) to two (2) years in Physical Therapy is required.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• CPR AED course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Proof of driver’s insurance.
• Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT).

Job Duties

• Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle re‑education, and functional training using pulleys, weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient/family.
• Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Designs physical therapy programs and sets goals for each patient.
• Evaluates, records, and reports on patient’s progress for review by members of the care team.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of treatment.
• Responsible for monitoring delivery of physical therapy services in adherence to agency’s clinical standards.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
• Provides supervisory visits for Physical Therapy Assistants as required by state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for participating in on‑call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Security and EEO Statement

Security: This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO: UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Location

Primary Location: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75001