Home Health Physical Therapist Fulltime

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Texas seeks a Physical Therapist to organize and conduct prescribed therapy programs in home/daycare settings, serving the southern sector. You will restore function and improve patient mobility through tailored interventions and goal-driven plans.

Requirements include 1–2 years of PT experience, a valid Texas driver’s license with insurance, and CPR/BLS or CPR AED certification. Home health experience is preferred; strong team collaboration is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience: One (1) to two (2) years in Physical Therapy is required.
• Licenses and Certifications: BLS or CPR AED, Texas driver’s license, proof of driver’s insurance, Lic Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, and functional training.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient/family.
• 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 Assistant as required by state and federal regulations.

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to the patient. This will be for our southern sector.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• 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). or (CPRAED) CPR AED course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
  • (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license
  • Proof of driver's insurance
  • (LPT) LIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Preferred

• Experience Home Health Experience preferred

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 Assistant 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 & 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.