Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist, PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist for a part-time position. You will provide comprehensive physical therapy services to patients recovering from acute illness, injury, or surgery in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy and Texas licensure eligibility, with CPR/BLS certification. 2 weekend shifts monthly are expected, and a collaborative team environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy; eligibility for licensure in Texas.
• Active CPR/BLS certification at hire.
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation settings preferred (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices; ensures patient safety and maximizes treatment potential.
• Identifies problems on evaluation and sets realistic goals with timelines.
• Assesses and designs treatment plans; monitors progress and adjusts as needed.
• Prepares for discharge with organized planning and equipment needs.
• Fosters teamwork and effective two-way communication among staff.
• Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
• Documents progress concisely and timely.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Documentation

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

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

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients recovering from acute illness, injury, or surgery in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Shift/Schedule

Minimum of 4 shifts/month and 2 of the 4 shifts have to be weekend shifts.

Required

• Education Bachelor's Degree Graduate from accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level and is eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
• Experience

No Experience Required

• Licenses and Certifications Active cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire or (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certification. Upon Hire (LPT) LIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas Upon Hire

Preferred

• Experience 1 year

Job Duties

• Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices good clinical judgment. Does not compromise the patient's or another's safety, while at the same time maximizes the patient's treatment potential.
• Identifies and records problems areas on evaluation. For each problem identified, projects reasonable goals with realistic time frames.
• Analyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals. Determines if planned treatment is effective and progresses patient in a timely fashion.
• Prepares for patient discharge in an organized and efficient manner including timely and accurate submission of equipment needs. Displays good knowledge of patient's resources and needs.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
• Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
• Records patient's progress in a concise, accurate, and timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

847370 - Physical Therapy - ZLP

Schedule

Part-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 10, 2026, 10:17:06 PM