Home Health Physical Therapist Fulltime

Job Summary Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to the patient. 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 Required Experience and Education Experience: One (1) to two (2) years in Physical Therapy is required. Licenses and Certifications BLS (Basic Life Support) course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). CPR AED course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Valid Texas driver’s license. Proof of driver’s insurance. Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT). 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 Assistants 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: 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: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75001 #J-18808-Ljbffr UT Southwestern Medical Center