PT Acute Care Hospital

Job Opportunity At 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!

Job Summary : Supports physical therapists by delivering in-home treatments to help patients improve mobility and function. Follows care plans monitors progress and ensures safe effective therapy. Requires licensure clinical skills and dependable transportation.

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
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Experience and Education : Required Education Successful completion of a two-year program for Physical Therapist Assistants which meets standards established and approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Experience No experience required Licenses and Certifications (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT Current BLS certification course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire (PTA) PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSIST Upon Hire (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas Drivers License and proof of insurance required Upon Hire

Job Duties : Provide physical therapy as specified in the physical therapy plan of care which may include : Implementing treatment programs that include therapeutic exercises gait training and techniques ADL training administration of the therapeutic heat and cold ultrasound electric current and goniometric measurement. Modify treatment techniques as indicated in the plan of care. Obtain copy of plan of care made by PT and provide care exactly as written. Respond to acute changes. Teach patient / caregiver to perform selected treatment procedures. Identify architectural barriers. Demonstrate appropriate written oral and non-verbal communication with patients families and colleagues. Demonstrates safe ethical and legal practice. Notify supervising PT and Clinical Supervisor of any patient's change in condition. Attend case conferences. Inform supervising PT of last scheduled visit one week prior so that PT can schedule to see patient on the last visit. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.