Physical Therapist, Richardson Clinic

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under minimal supervision to provide professional and technical skills in evaluation and treatment program of physical therapy to restore body function or to prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part. Responsible for proper application of variety of therapeutic methods in treating patients such as hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, heat, massage, and exercise.

Requirements

• Graduation from Physical Therapy School accredited by American Physical Therapy Association and no experience required.
• No experience required.
• Licensure by State of Texas Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• More than a year of experience as a Physical Therapist

Responsibilities

• Plans physical therapy programs for each patient as prescribed by physician involving use of one or combination of therapeutic methods and modalities.
• Administers prescribed treatments, modifying such treatments as indicated by patient's reaction.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Directs and aids patients in treatment programs.
• Evaluates, records, and reports patients' progress for review by supervisor or other members of rehabilitation team.
• Assists with record keeping as necessary to meet requirements of accrediting agencies.
• Participates in training medical and nursing personnel and students in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Participates in rounds, clinics, and meetings as needed.
• Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees