Physical Therapist Fulltime-Acute Care 8:30 AM Start

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned medical center that values excellence and innovation in patient care. This full-time role offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and make a difference in patients' lives. With a commitment to professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes teamwork, compassion, and career advancement. Enjoy competitive compensation and a workplace that respects your contributions. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Medical Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Childcare Facilities

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Certification Pay

Clinical Ladder Program

Yearly Merit Increase

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; eligible for Texas licensure.
• Active CPR or BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and patient care protocols.
• Prepares for patient discharge and records progress.
• Analyzes treatment programs based on individual patient goals.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care Knowledge

Body Mechanics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Eligible for Licensure in Texas

Active CPR 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. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth.The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visithttps://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

• Free/paid medical insurance for fulltime employees


• Contributions to the Teachers Retirement Systems


• Tuition Reimbursement programs


• Employee Discounts


• Onsite Childcare Facilities


• Attractive Paid Time Off Package


• Certification Pay


• Clinical Ladder Program


• Yearly Merit Increase based on employees yearly performance.

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 8:30 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

• Bachelor's degree and no experience is required.


• Eligible for licensure in state of Texas


• Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)) are required.


• Preferred: One (1) year of experience.

Job Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and treatment specific protocols regarding patient care.


• Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics for personal and patient safety. Uses and instructs others in proper body mechanics. Reviews information available from all sources, i.e. history and physical, overt and subjective complaints, etc.


• Utilizes appropriate testing and measurement procedures based on information gathered in evaluation. Identifies and records problems. Projects realistic goals with reasonable time frames.


• Determines if treatment is effective. Uses resulting evaluation to identify and record problems. Analyzes and designs treatment programs based on individual patient problems and goals.


• Prepares for patient discharge. Records patients' progress. Orders equipment and completes equipment prescription in full.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

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!