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

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

135d

About The Position

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!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
• Active cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certification upon hire.
• Licensure as a Physical Therapist (LPT) eligible for licensure in the State of Texas upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of Acute Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices good clinical judgment.
• Identifies and records problems areas on evaluation.
• Analyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals.
• Prepares for patient discharge in an organized and efficient manner.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly and facilitating 2-way communication.
• Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
• Records patient's progress in a concise, accurate, and timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees