What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Fulltime, Lymphedema Therapy position at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
Why UT Southwestern?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. At UT Southwestern, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development that align with your future goals and help to provide security for you and your family. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more that are all available on the day you start work. UT Southwestern is honored to be a Veteran Friendly work environment that is home to approximately 800 veterans. We value your integrity, dedication, and the commitment you've made to our country. We're proud to support your next mission. Ranked by Forbes as one of the Top 10 National Employers, we invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for growth. The #1 Best Hospital in DFW | UT Southwestern Medical Center (utswmed.org)
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
Benefits- Free/paid medical insurance for fulltime employees
- Contributions to the Teachers Retirement Systems
- Tuition Reimbursement programs
- Employee Discounts
- Onsite Childcare Facilities
- Attractive Paid Time Off Package
- Certification Pay
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Yearly Merit Increase based on employees yearly performance.
- Bachelor's degree and no experience is required.
- Eligible for licensure in state of Texas
- Active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (CPR or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)) are required.
- Lymphedema certified or working towards Lymphedema certification.
- Preferred: One (1) year of experience.
- Demonstrates knowledge of departmental policies and procedures, and treatment specific protocols regarding patient care.
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics for personal and patient safety. Uses and instructs others in proper body mechanics. Reviews information available from all sources, i.e. history and physical, overt and subjective complaints, etc.
- Utilizes appropriate testing and measurement procedures based on information gathered in evaluation. Identifies and records problems. Projects realistic goals with reasonable time frames.
- Determines if treatment is effective. Uses resulting evaluation to identify and record problems. Analyzes and designs treatment programs based on individual patient problems and goals.
- Prepares for patient discharge. Records patients' progress. Orders equipment and completes equipment prescription in full.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code *51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. 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.
- UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- 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
- Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UTSouthwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
