Ortho Physical Therapist, Acute Care

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join our clinical team. The role covers Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health, with weekend and shift considerations as part of training.

Education and licensure requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and Texas licensure eligibility, with CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program; eligible for Texas licensure.
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire.
• New graduates welcome; 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply therapeutic principles safely to maximize patient treatment potential.
• Identify problems during evaluation and set realistic goals with timelines.
• Design and adjust treatment plans based on patient progress.
• Prepare for patient discharge with organized equipment needs and resource planning.
• Foster teamwork and maintain clear two-way communication among staff.
• Organize patient treatment times efficiently.
• Document patient progress accurately and promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical reasoning

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!

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

Seeking Physical Therapist with the following clinical specializations: Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Women's Health to join our dynamic team.

Schedule/Training

Work Schedule:

• Full-time: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (40 hours total).
• During training: Follow your trainer's start time, including weekends.
• Post-training: Start at 10 AM

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.

Weekend Shifts

• 3 weekend shifts/month for the first 2 years.
• 2 weekend shifts/month after 2 years.
• Example: Working Sat, Nov 2 = 1 shift; Sun, Nov 3 = 1 shift; Sun, Nov 17 = 1 shift (total 3 shifts).

Flex Days

• Mandatory to ensure a 40-hour workweek.
• Flexible weekend shift design, subject to approval.

Holiday Work Expectations

• 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

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.

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.