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UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas

Physical Therapist - Texas Behavioral Health Center

Physical TherapistIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Join the first state psychiatric hospital in DFW. New facility. 292 beds. Private patient rooms. Natural light. No experience required. New grads welcome. PSLF eligible. Actually make a difference.

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Physical Therapist – New State Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

  • Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices good clinical judgment.
  • Does not compromise the patient's or another's safety, while at the same time maximizes the patient's treatment potential.
  • Identifies and records problems areas on evaluation.
  • For each problem identified, projects reasonable goals with realistic time frames.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program and be eligible for licensure in Texas. Active CPR/BLS certification is required, while experience in mental health or psychiatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Physical TherapyClinical JudgmentTreatment PlanningPatient EvaluationBehavioral Health CarePatient Discharge PlanningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-Centered Care

Position Insights

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This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physical Therapist roles.

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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

PPO medical plan at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% preventive care coverage
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

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