Physical Therapist Fulltime-Acute Care 8:30 AM Start Time

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Physical Therapist for a full-time position with an 8:30 AM start time. The role encompasses patient care, including evaluations and treatment planning, within a collaborative team environment. A Bachelor's degree and CPR certification are required, and the position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Free/paid medical insurance for fulltime employees

Tuition Reimbursement programs

Employee Discounts

Onsite Childcare Facilities

Attractive Paid Time Off Package

Qualifications

• Eligible for licensure in Texas.
• Active CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures regarding patient care.
• Utilizes appropriate testing and measurement procedures based on evaluation.
• Prepares for patient discharge and records progress.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Physical Therapist Fulltime-Acute Care 8:30 AM Start Time

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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, visit https://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.
  
  

Primary Location

Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Work Locations

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job

Allied Health

Organization

867370 - Physical Therapy - CUH

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Jun 6, 2025, 4:28:17 AM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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