Occupational Therapist, Acute Care 10 AM Start Time

UT Southwestern Medical Center

1 month ago

Dallas-Fort Worth, TexasFull TimeOccupational Therapy

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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 Occupational Therapist, Acute Care 10 AM Start Time 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

Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and treatment specific protocols regarding patient care.

Passes competency reviews.

Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics, for personal and patient safety.

Utilizes good body mechanics and instructs others in proper body mechanics.

Benefits & Compensation

Pension plan offered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UT Southwestern Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Acute CareCardiovascular & PulmonaryGeriatricsNeurologyOncologyPediatricsWomen's HealthBody MechanicsPatient SafetyTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningProgress RecordingEquipment OrderingStaff TrainingBLS Certification

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by AHA or ARC, along with a Texas license or eligibility upon hire. No prior experience is required, though one year of Acute Care experience is preferred.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist, Acute Care 10 AM Start Time at UT Southwestern Medical Center a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational 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 Dallas-Fort Worth, 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: Acute Care, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary, Geriatrics, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Body Mechanics. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate knowledge of departmental protocols, utilize proper testing and measurement procedures during evaluation, and identify/record patient problems to project realistic goals. They must analyze and design treatment plans, record patient progress, order necessar...

Benefits package: PPO medical plan at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage, 100% coverage for preventive healthcare, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs through TRS, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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