Physical Therapist - Texas Behavioral Health Center

Texas Behavioral Health Center Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas–Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas. The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state‑funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District. When fully operational, the 505,000‑square‑foot facility will house 292 beds—200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state‑funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state‑of‑the‑art, patient‑centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant natural light, nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral‑health disciplines. Benefits 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 Experience and Education Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree graduated from an accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level and eligible for licensure in the State of Texas Experience: No experience required Licenses and Certifications: Active CPR or BLS certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); LPT license for physical therapist eligible for licensure in Texas Preferred 1 year of experience, especially new graduates (1 yr. experience preferred); experience in mental health or psychiatric care setting is preferred Job Duties Apply therapeutic principles and practices with sound clinical judgment, ensuring safety while maximizing treatment potential Identify and document problem areas on evaluation, and set realistic goals with time frames Analyze and design treatment plans based on patient problems and goals, monitoring effectiveness and progress Prepare for patient discharge in an organized, efficient manner, including accurate submission of equipment needs and knowledge of patient resources Foster teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating two‑way communication, and maintaining a collaborative attitude Organize patient treatment time efficiently Record patient progress concisely and timely Perform 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center