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!
JOB SUMMARY
Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to the patient.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
- Education
Undergraduate degree
- Experience
1 year to two (2) years in Physical Therapy
- Licenses and Certifications
(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Upon Hire
(DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license, proof of driver's insurance Upon Hire
(LPT) LIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST current licensure as Physical Therapist is required Upon Hire
Preferred
- Experience
Home Health experience
JOB DUTIES
- Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, and functional training using pulleys, weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
- Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient/family.
- Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
- Designs physical therapy programs and sets goals for each patient.
- Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by members of the care team.
- Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of treatment.
- Responsible for monitoring delivery of physical therapy services in adherence to agency's clinical standards.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
- Provides supervisory visits for Physical Therapy Assistant as required by state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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 Statement
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.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
Nov 10, 2024