Physical Therapist - Texas Behavioral Health Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist will work onsite at the Texas Behavioral Health Center, a state-funded psychiatric hospital in Dallas operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center. The center provides behavioral health treatment in a modern, patient-centered environment and serves adult, child, and adolescent patients. This role applies therapeutic principles and clinical judgment to assess patient needs, establish goals, develop and adjust treatment plans, support discharge planning, and document patient progress. New graduates are welcome; experience in a mental health or psychiatric care setting is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; graduate of an accredited physical therapy program at the bachelor's level.
• Eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in the State of Texas.
• Active CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a course accredited by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Crisis Prevention Institute certification/training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred; new graduates are welcome.
• Experience in a mental health or psychiatric care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use therapeutic principles and sound clinical judgment while protecting patient and staff safety and maximizing patient treatment potential.
• Identify and document problem areas during evaluations, and set reasonable goals with realistic time frames.
• Analyze patient problems and goals to design treatment plans; assess treatment effectiveness and progress patients in a timely manner.
• Prepare for patient discharge in an organized and efficient manner, including timely and accurate submission of equipment needs, while considering patient resources and needs.
• Promote teamwork through fair treatment of staff, two-way communication, and a collaborative attitude.
• Organize patient treatment time efficiently.
• Document patient progress concisely, accurately, and promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
• Preventive healthcare coverage at 100% with no copay.
• Paid time off, available on day one.
• Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
• Competitive benefits package, including healthcare and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level