Medical Surgical Acute Care Physical Therapist

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

UT Southwestern is seeking a Physical Therapist with specializations in Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Women's Health to join their dynamic team. They are a world-renowned medical and research center committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion, offering opportunities for career growth and development. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, they provide a highly competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate from accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level and is eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
• No experience required
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience preferred
• New graduates welcome

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees