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UT Southwestern Medical Center

Academic medical center and health system

Acute Care Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program and eligibility for licensure in Texas are required.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • An active cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification, or Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, is required upon hire.
  • Eligibility for Texas physical therapist licensure is required upon hire.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic principles and good clinical judgment is required, with the ability to protect patient and staff safety while maximizing treatment potential.
  • Basic computer knowledge is required.
  • General patient care skills and hospital experience are required.
  • The role requires the physical ability to carry, lift, push, reach, stand, and walk.
  • The work is performed in clinical and hospital settings.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and record problem areas during evaluations and establish reasonable goals with realistic time frames.
  • Analyze and design treatment plans based on patient problems and goals, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and progress patients in a timely manner.
  • Prepare for patient discharge in an organized and efficient manner, including timely and accurate submission of equipment needs, while accounting for patient resources and needs.
  • Organize patient treatment time efficiently.
  • Record patient progress concisely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary partners to support early mobility, postoperative recovery, patient education, and discharge planning for Same Day Discharge and Total Joint Replacement patients.
  • Cross-train at CUH to gain exposure to medically complex, transplant, neurosurgical, intensive care unit, and other acute care populations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome.

About the Company

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Academic medical center and health system

UT Southwestern Medical Center is an academic medical center in Dallas, Texas, integrating patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. It operates a main campus and regional medical centers alongside four schools, including a medical school and graduate programs in health professions and public health. What sets UT Southwestern apart is research output ranked No. 1 worldwide by the Nature Index, backed by Nobel laureates on faculty. The goal is to advance medical discovery into better treatments and compassionate patient care.

Company size
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Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
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