Acute Care Physical Therapist PRN

Why UT Southwestern With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. It is a world-renowned medical and research center that strives to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for its employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, UT Southwestern invests in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more. Job Summary Seeking a Physical Therapist with the following clinical specializations: Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, and Women's Health to join our dynamic team. Shift / Job Requirements As a PRN staff member, you are expected to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per month, including two (2) weekend shifts and one (1) weekday shift. Current departmental needs include two (2) weekend shifts and one (1) weekday shift, totaling three (3) shifts per month. Please note: All shifts are not guaranteed and may be canceled based on patient volume fluctuations. Holiday Shift Requirements PRNs will select their holiday preference using a RedCap survey (first come, first served) and coordinate shift swaps through a shared Google Sheet to promote transparency, flexibility, and accountability. Each PRN therapist is expected to work one winter holiday: either Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. PRNs are strongly encouraged to work one additional shift tied to their assigned holiday—either the day before or the day after (e.g., Thanksgiving Eve or the Friday after Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve or the day after Christmas). To increase scheduling flexibility, PRNs may substitute that holiday-adjacent shift with a weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) within the same holiday week. This alternative allows us to meet coverage needs while accommodating individual preferences. This will be a two-week onboarding process to be completed consecutively. We request that you provide your availability up to three months in advance, as schedules are asked every quarter to help us plan based on patient volume and departmental needs. Required Education and Experience Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program at the bachelor level and eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas. Experience: 1 year preferred. No Experience Required Licenses and Certifications: Active CPR (upon hire) or BLS (Basic Life Support) certified by the AHA or ARC. LPT licensing eligible for Texas upon hire. Job Duties 1 year experience preferred Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices and good clinical judgment. Does not compromise the patient's safety while maximizing treatment potential. Identifies and records problem 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 the 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 resources and needs. Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating two-way communication, and having a collaborative attitude. Organizes patient treatment time efficiently. Records patient progress in a concise, accurate, and timely fashion. 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. Location Primary Location: Texas-Dallas-5323 Harry Hines Blvd Work Locations 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Job Details Allied Health Organization: 867370 - Physical Therapy - CUH Schedule: Part-time Shift: Day Job Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Posting: Mar 9, 2026, 10:08:19 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center