Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist, PRN

Why UT Southwestern

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!

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• 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
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients recovering from acute illness, injury, or surgery in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

• Education:
  
  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:
  
  New graduates welcome (1 yr. experience preferred). Licensing:
  Active CPR (BLS) upon hire, LPT and licensed PT eligible for licensure in Texas upon hire.
• Preferred:
  Experience 1 year.

• Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices and good clinical judgment. Does not compromise patient safety while maximizing treatment potential.
• Identifies and records problem areas on evaluation, and 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.
• 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.

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

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, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful 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.

Primary location:
Texas—Dallas—5323 Harry Hines Blvd.

Work locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd.

Job type:
Allied Health, Part‑time, Regular, Standard.

Schedule:

Day Job. Shift: Day Job.

Job posting date:
Apr 17, 2026, 7:38:35 PM.