Medical Surgical Acute Care Physical Therapist-10 AM Start Time

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan (day one) for full‑t‑

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Full-time schedule: 5 days/week, 8 hrs

Job summary

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas is seeking a Medical Surgical Acute Care Physical Therapist for a 10 AM start time. This full-time position welcomes new graduates and offers a supportive team environment in a renowned academic medical center.

You will apply therapeutic principles, develop patient-specific plans, document progress, and collaborate with the care team to achieve timely recoveries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited program and eligible for Texas licensure.
• No prior experience required; new graduates welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Apply therapeutic principles and clinical judgment to acute care patients.
• Develop evaluation-based treatment plans and document progress.
• Collaborate with care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Prepare for discharge and coordinate equipment needs.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Medical Surgical Acute Care Physical Therapist-10 AM Start Time (964976)

Job Description

Medical Surgical Acute Care Physical Therapist-10 AM Start Time - ( 964976 )

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!

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
• 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
• Full-time: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (40 hours total).

Non-exempt Employees:

• Full-time OT/PT staff qualify for overtime pay if working over 40 hours/week.

Overtime Pay:

• Paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate for hours beyond 40/week.
• No double pay for overtime and holiday premium.
• 3 weekend shifts/month for the first 2 years.
• 2 weekend shifts/month after 2 years.

Flex Days:

• Mandatory to ensure a 40-hour workweek.
• Flexible weekend shift design, subject to approval.
• Mandatory work on Thanksgiving and Christmas as part of a rotating schedule.

Shift differentials are available

• Second Shift (Evening): Clock out after 7:07pm then pays from 2:45pm
• Third Shift (Night): Clock out after 3:07am then pays from 10:45pm
• Weekend Shift: Clock out after 10:45pm Friday to 7:15am Monday

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• 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
  New graduates welcome (1 yr. Experience preferred).
  

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.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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