Oncology Physical Therapist

Overview

Oncology Physical Therapist (250000TP)

Oncology Physical Therapist - (250000TP)

DESCRIPTION

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? 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 employees. Our benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases, and more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team to experience teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 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

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited physical therapy program at the Bachelor level and eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas.

No experience required

• Active CPR (CPR) or BLS Certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire
• LPT - Licensed Physical Therapist, eligible for licensure in the State of Texas upon hire

• Experience:
  
  1 year;
  New graduates welcome (1 yr. Experience preferred).

• Has knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices with good clinical judgment. Maintains patient safety while maximizing treatment potential.
• Identifies and records problems 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 the patient in a timely fashion.
• Prepares for patient discharge in an organized and efficient manner, including timely and accurate submission of equipment needs. Demonstrates knowledge of patient resources and needs.
• Fosters teamwork by treating all staff fairly, facilitating two-way communication, and maintaining a collaborative attitude.
• Organizes patient treatment time efficiently.
• Records patient's progress in a concise, accurate, and timely fashion.
• 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 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 further prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

UT Southwestern 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 on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including sexual harassment), age, disability, citizenship, and veteran status.

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