Acute Care Physical Therapist, Zale Location

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EWith 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

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for our valued employees. Ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to %3Ci%3EU.S. News %26amp; World Report%3C/i%3E, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive

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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%27ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBENEFITS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive

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package to eligible employees. Our

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are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPaid Time Off, available day one%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ERetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPaid Parental Leave Benefit%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EWellness programs%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ETuition Reimbursement%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/

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!%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cmeta content=%22text/html; charset=us-ascii%22 http-equiv=%22Content-Type%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstyle%3E%0Aa {%0A text-decoration%5C: none;%0A color%5C: #464feb;%0A}%0Atr th, tr td {%0A border%5C: 1px solid #e6e6e6;%0A}%0Atr th {%0A background-color%5C: #f5f5f5;%0A}%0A%3C/style%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family%5C:%27Segoe UI%27;font-size%5C:14px;font-style%5C:normal;font-weight%5C:400;line-height%5C:20px;%22%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB SUMMARY%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EElevate 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EYou’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.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERequired%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEducation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EBachelor%27s Degree Graduate from accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level and is eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ENo experience required%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELicenses and Certifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EActive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire or%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certification. Upon Hire%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E(LPT) LIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas Upon Hire%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EExperience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E1 year%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ENew graduates welcome (1 yr. Experience preferred).%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EHas knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices good clinical judgment. Does not compromise the patient%27s or another%27s safety, while at the same time maximizes the patient%27s treatment potential.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EIdentifies and records problems areas on evaluation. For each problem identified, projects reasonable goals with realistic time frames.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EAnalyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals. Determines if planned treatment is effective and progresses patient in a timely fashion.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPrepares for patient discharge in an organized and efficient manner including timely and accurate submission of equipment needs. Displays good knowledge of patient%27s resources and needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EFosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EOrganizes patient treatment time efficiently.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ERecords patient%27s progress in a concise, accurate, and timely fashion.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EIndependent worker, team oriented.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EBasic computer knowledge.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EGeneral patient care skills with hospital experience%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical Requirements%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ECarrying%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ELifting%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EPushing%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EReaching%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EStanding%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EWalking%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking Conditions%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EClinical Setting%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EHospital Setting%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22font-size%5C:9pt;margin-bottom%5C:0pt;margin-top%5C:0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Information%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3ESalary is commensurate with education, skills, and relevant experience.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESecurity%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEEO%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size%5C:12px;%22%3EUT 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.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E