Physical Therapist, Richardson Clinic

2 months ago
Richardson, TexasFull TimePhysical Therapy

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Physical Therapist, Richardson Clinic in United States. WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plans physical therapy programs for each patient as prescribed by physician involving use of one or combination of therapeutic methods and modalities.
  • Administers prescribed treatments, modifying such treatments as indicated by patient's reaction.
  • Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
  • Directs and aids patients in treatment programs.

Requirements

  • subjects research records. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security

Benefits & Compensation

  • 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 United States.

Key Skills

Physical Therapy EvaluationTreatment Program DevelopmentHydrotherapyElectrotherapyHeat TherapyMassageExercise TherapyDiagnostic TestingPrognostic TestingMuscle TestingNerve TestingJoint TestingFunctional Ability TestingRecord KeepingTraining Personnel
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Position Insights

Physical Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Physical Therapy position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Richardson, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Therapy Evaluation, Treatment Program Development, Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapy, Heat Therapy, Massage, Exercise Therapy, Diagnostic Testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physical Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing professional and technical physical therapy skills for evaluation and treatment programs aimed at restoring body function or preventing disability following injury or disease. Responsibilities include administering prescribed therapeutic methods like hydrotherapy, electro...

Benefits package: PPO Medical Plan, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UT Southwestern Medical Center

Higher Education
Dallas, Texas
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Benefits & Perks

PPO Medical Plan
Paid Time Off
Retirement Programs
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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