Physical Therapist Fulltime-Acute Care

Job Title:

Physical Therapist – Fulltime Acute Care – 10 AM Start Time (910742)

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 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!

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• 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

Work Schedule

• Full‑time: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (40 hours total).

Overtime Pay

• Paid at 1.5 times your hourly rate for hours beyond 40/week.
• No double pay for overtime and holiday premium.
• 3 weekend shifts/month for the first 2 years.
• 2 weekend shifts/month after 2 years.

Flex Days

• Mandatory to ensure a 40‑hour workweek.
• Flexible weekend shift design, subject to approval.
• Mandatory work on Thanksgiving and Christmas as part of a rotating schedule.

Shift Differentials

• Second Shift (Evening):
  Clock out after 7:07 pm then pays from 2:45 pm.
• Third Shift (Night):
  Clock out after 3:07 am then pays from 10:45 pm.
• Weekend Shift: Clock out after 10:45 pm Friday to 7:15 am Monday.

Required

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree graduate from an accredited physical therapy program at the bachelor level and eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Active CPR upon hire or BLS (Basic Life Support) course accredited by the AHA or ARC; LPT (Licensed Physical Therapist) eligible for licensure in Texas upon hire.

Preferred

• 1 year of experience (new graduates welcome, 1‑yr. experience preferred).

• Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices; good clinical judgment; does not compromise the patient’s or another’s safety while maximizing treatment potential.
• Identifies and records problem 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 knowledge of patient resources and needs.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating two‑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.

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, we prohibit 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.