Acute Care Physical Therapist - UT Health Tyler Regional Hospital

POTTER ASSOCIATES LLC has been retained by UT Health Tyler Regional Hospital in Tyler, Texas, to conduct a national search for an Acute Care Physical Therapist.

UT Health Tyler Regional Hospital (424 beds) is the flagship medical center of UT Health East Texas and is affiliated with the University of Texas  medical center is the only Level 1 Trauma Center for the region and is home to leading clinical institutes, centers of excellence, and specialized programs that serve thousands of patients each year. Their medical team includes more than 500 physicians spanning a full range of subspecialties, ensuring comprehensive and expert care across all disciplines.

In addition, UT Health Tyler serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, helping shape the future of healthcare in East Texas and beyond.

Tyler, Texas is a mid‑sized city with a small‑town feel. It is the largest retail and business center in Upper East Texas. Tyler has an affordable cost of living, especially housing, strong job growth in sectors like healthcare and education, and a community atmosphere that appeals to families. The city also offers natural beauty, recreational amenities, and a perception of a slower pace of life.

Tyler, TX is only 58 miles from Dallas.

The Acute Care Physical Therapist will provide a full range of age‑appropriate physical therapy services including assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions in an inpatient, interdisciplinary teaching environment, consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The PT will have opportunities for professional growth and training in an acute academic setting with exposure to a broad range of patient conditions.

The position reports to the Director Acute Therapy.

• Ability to embrace and promote the Mission and Values of UT Health Tyler Regional Hospital
• Current professional licensure in the State of Texas - DPT preferred – NEW GRADS considered
• Flexible attitude with the ability to work & thrive among a team of diverse personalities & backgrounds
• Strong desire to learn and grow professionally by treating a broad variety of conditions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Ability to think strategically and act tactically
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions