Assistant Vice President Health System Therapy Services

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 Assistant Vice President (AVP), Health System Therapy Services, provides strategic and operational leadership for physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, and speech-language pathology services across the UT Southwestern Health System. This role is responsible for developing a coordinated therapy services framework that supports high-quality, patient-centered care delivery across inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings. Working in close collaboration with nursing, physician, and administrative leaders, the AVP will lead efforts to standardize practice models, optimize staffing and productivity, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The AVP also partners closely with the UT Southwestern School of Health Professions (SHP) Department of Physical Therapy to foster academic-clinical alignment that supports clinical education, research, and workforce development. 

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!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Duties

• Provides strategic leadership and direction for therapy services across the Health System, aligning operational priorities with organizational goals for quality, access, patient experience, and financial performance.
• Partners with clinical and operational leaders to ensure therapy services are delivered consistently, efficiently, and in accordance with evidence-based standards of care.
• Develops and implements standardized therapy care models, productivity benchmarks, and clinical performance metrics across inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Collaborates with Human Resources and departmental leaders to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing therapy workforce that supports patient volume growth and clinical excellence.
• Oversees regulatory compliance, licensure, and accreditation readiness for therapy programs.
• Partners with Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Care Coordination leadership to optimize transitions of ca