• Job Description

  Req#: 867438

  Advanced residency position in the Department of Physical Therapy within the UTSW School of Health Professions. Resident applicants should have background and focus in a specific area of clinical concentration (Orthopedics, Sports, Neurology, Cardiopulmonary). All applicants must have applied through the RF-PTCAS centralized application service, completed all application and interview processes, and have been selected for the content specific residency by the Department of Physical Therapy. Requirements for residency application through RF-PTCAS include completion of a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from an accredited program and eligible to practice in the state of Texas. The 12-month program includes a 300+ hour didactic curriculum (synchronous and asynchronous education courses), 1200+ hours of independent clinical practice (in area of concentration), and engagement in research and academic teaching opportunities coordinated through the Department of Physical Therapy.

  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!

  BENEFITS
  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!

  
  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. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.
  
  EEO Statement
  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.

• About the company

  The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas.

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