Inpatient Rehab Physical Therapist, PRN
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.
Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.
Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
Job Summary
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services to patients recovering from acute illness, injury, or surgery in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
Shift/Schedule
Minimum of 4 shifts/month and 2 of the 4 shifts have to be weekend shifts.
Experience and Education
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree Graduate from accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level and is eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
Experience
- No experience required
- Licenses and Certifications
- Active cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire or
- (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) certification. Upon Hire
- (LPT) LIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST Eligible for licensure in the State of Texas Upon Hire
- Preferred
Experience
1 year
Job Duties
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.
Analyzes and designs treatment plans based on patient problems and goals. Determines if planned treatment is effective and progresses 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's resources and needs.
Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating 2-way communication and having a collaborative attitude.
- Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
- Records patient's 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.
Key Responsibilities
The physical therapist provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from acute illness, injury, or surgery. They are responsible for evaluating patient needs, designing treatment plans, and documenting progress to ensure effective recovery.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited physical therapy program and be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas. Additionally, active CPR or BLS certification from the AHA or ARC is required upon hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In Texas, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (657 salary observations; 6,297 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (12,688 salary observations; 66,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $88k (middle half $87k–$108k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Texas vs national | $88k median in Texas | $94k nationally (−6%)657 state / 12,688 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Texas | 2,024 active | 21,717 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 44% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas physical therapist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,101 in the last 30 days | 4,346 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top contract/1099 Physical Therapist Jobs
48 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
48 jobs · 40 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
42 jobs · 40 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Home Health Physical Therapist - Berkeley/Richmond
CVHCare · Berkeley, CA, United States
Home Health Physical Therapist - GlendalePer Diem
CVHCare · Glendale, California
Physical Therapist
$60-$71/hrTraveler Physical Therapist: Dutch Harbor, AK
$2800/week