Acute Care Physical Therapist, Zale Location

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 No.

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!

BENEFITS

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!

JOB SUMMARY

Elevate your therapy career in an environment where specialized orthopedic care meets broad acute care experience. At Zale, therapists play an important role in Same Day Discharge (SDD) and Total Joint Replacement (TJR), supporting patients through early mobility, postoperative recovery, education, and discharge planning.

You’ll collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, nursing, and interdisciplinary partners while developing expertise in a highly focused orthopedic setting. Through cross-training at CUH, you’ll also gain exposure to medically complex, transplant, neurosurgical, ICU, and other acute care populations.

With a growing program and expanding surgeon coverage, this is an exciting opportunity to strengthen your clinical expertise while helping shape an evolving service line.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

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

No experience required

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

Preferred

Experience

1 year

New graduates welcome (1 yr. Experience preferred).

JOB DUTIES

Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices good clinical judgment. Does not compromise the patient's or another's safety, while at the same time maximizes the patient's treatment potential.

Identifies and records problems 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 good knowledge of patient's resources and needs.

Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Independent worker, team oriented.

Basic computer knowledge.

General patient care skills with hospital experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

Carrying

Lifting

Pushing

Reaching

Standing

Walking

Working Conditions

Clinical Setting

Hospital Setting

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

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, 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.