Medical Surgical Acute Care Physical Therapist
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing
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!
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
- 100% 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
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
- Full-time: 5 days/week, 8 hours/day (40 hours total).
- During training:
Follow your trainer’s start time, including weekends. - Post-training:
Start at 10 AM
- Full-time OT/PT staff qualify for overtime pay if working over 40 hours/week.
- 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.
- Example:
Working Sat, Nov 2 = 1 shift;
Sun, Nov 3 = 1 shift;
Sun, Nov 17 = 1 shift (total 3 shifts).
- 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.
- Second Shift (Evening):
Clock out after 7:07pm then pays from 2:45pm - Third Shift (Night):
Clock out after 3:07am then pays from 10:45pm - Weekend Shift: Clock out after 10:45pm Friday to 7:15am Monday
- Education Bachelor's Degree Graduate from accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level and is eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
- Experience
- Licenses and Certifications 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
- Experience 1 year
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 at the…
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