How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
Assist Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and Physical Therapy Assistants in the delivery of patient treatment programs and associated functions. As a member of the MedSport aide staff, the duties you perform are essential for the efficient and effective operation of the clinic.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
- Prepare treatment area, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, and/or ambulatory aids for patient care.
- Maintain clinical environment with daily cleaning and stocking duties, as assigned by clinical staff, supervisors or managers.
- Transfer patients to and from exercise equipment or treatment mats/tables/beds.
- Perform routine treatment procedures in accordance with established protocols and programs planned by the Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer.
- Provides additional physical assistance during the provision of patient care and transport patients as needed.
- Participates in ongoing maintenance programs for patient care equipment.
- Responsible for inventory and maintaining a sufficient quantity of treatment supplies.
- Instruct patients in physical therapy activities, including use of equipment and home exercise program.
- Conduct performance tests under the direction of clinical staff.
- Processing patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
- This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
Required Qualifications*
- A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
- Ability to understand and communicate information both orally and in writing is necessary.
Desired Qualifications*
- An interest in working with patients in physical therapy is desirable.
- Experience or degree in movement science, pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training or pre-physician assistant programs.
Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday; some evenings required. This position is located at MedSport inside Domino's Farms.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.