Student Clinical Assistant, Physical Therapy, University Health Services

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General Notes

University Health Services (UHS) is an oncampus medical facility serving the students of UT Austin. Staff provide healthcare public health leadership and other services designed to protect and advance the health of students and support the well-being of the campus community.

• We are filling 3-4 positions.
• This position will be for two semesters starting Fall 2026 with the possibility of continued employment beyond the 2026-2027 academic year.
• We will review applications throughout June and will contact you no later than July 1 2026 with our decision.

Work-Study Job Information

• Supervisor: Emily Gonzales
• Location: Student Services Building (SSB) 1.400
• 100 West Dean Keeton St. Austin TX 78712
• All students start at $10.00 and receive a $0.50 increase at the start of each fall semester after completing one academic year working with Healthyhorns.

Purpose

The Student Clinical Assistant program provides UT students with the opportunity to support the day-to-day operations of University Health Services (UHS) clinics. Students assist providers and clinic staff with operational and clinical support tasks gaining paid hands-on experience in a healthcare environment with limited direct patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance for scheduled shifts
• Follow departmental call out procedures for planned and unplanned absences
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA/FERPA compliance
• Exhibit exceptional customer service professionalism and teamwork in all aspects of work
• Maintain a clean work environment including cleaning physical therapy equipment stocking linens and cleaning tables.
• Assisting PT/PTA in leading patients through basic exercises if appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Sophomore/second year student or greater
• UT Austin undergraduate student enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester and eligible to work in the United States
• Able to communicate clearly with patients and staff
• Able to comfortably interact with others from various backgrounds while treating all patients and staff with respect and dignity.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service skills when working with patients and staff
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pre-Med field ( with preferred focus in pre-physical therapy).
• 1 year of experience working or volunteering in a medical clinic or healthcare setting

Salary Range

$10.00

All students start at $10.00 and receive a $0.50 increase at the start of each fall semester after completing one academic year working with Healthyhorns.

Working Conditions

• Will work in Physical Therapy Department of University Health Services
• Dress Code:
  • Scrubs or clean well maintained athletic attire
  • No shorts
  • No open toed shoes
  • No crop tops or tank tops
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• Exposure to chemicals and commercial items typically found in offices medical clinics and building repairs/maintenance

Work Shift

• Must be able to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week
• Must be able to commit to shifts of 3 hours or longer
• Shifts will be completed during regular business hours Monday Friday 7 am 5 pm

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• Letter of interest
• A weekly schedule of your available work hours for the Fall 2026 semester
• For questions please contact

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest references etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee log-in to Workday navigate to your Worker Profile click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your addition you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest references etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employercomplies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The universitys company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) PDF
• Right to Work Poster (English) PDF
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) PDF

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services 1616 Guadalupe Street UTA 2.206 Austin Texas 78701.