MSK Orthopedic Physical Therapist, Part-time

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement Programs

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a MSK Orthopedic Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal conditions with evidence-based, patient-centered care. The role is part-time (24 hours/week) with two Saturday shifts, and hours from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

A bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and Texas licensure eligibility are required, with CPR/BLS certification upon hire. No prior experience is required; new graduates welcome.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate from accredited physical therapy program and eligible for licensure in Texas.
• No experience required.
• Active CPR or BLS certification upon hire; LPT licensure eligibility upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Apply therapeutic principles with good clinical judgment and ensure patient safety.
• Identify problems in evaluation and set goals with realistic timeframes.
• Design and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress and goals.
• Prepare for discharge with organized equipment and resources planning.
• Foster teamwork and clear two-way communication across staff.
• Organize treatment time efficiently and document progress clearly.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Time management

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure eligibility in Texas

CPR/BLS certification

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!

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!

JOB SUMMARY

The MSK Orthopedic Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients with musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions using evidencebased, patientcentered care.

SCHEDULE

Scheduled for 24 hours per week and includes two Saturday shifts per month. Hours will fall between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

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
  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.