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*
- Assist Physical Therapists and Assistants in the administration of supervised exercise programs for outpatient clients.
- Support Physical Therapists and Assistants during two-person techniques and assist with the application of various therapeutic modalities.
- Patient assistance to/from the clinic to/from the parking garage.
- Clerical tasks, appointment scheduling, equipment maintenance, clinic cleanliness, and inventory stock.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to understand and communicate information in both verbal and written format.
- Competency in basic computer skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete regular tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of therapists and patients with different impairments.
- Mechanical aptitude for adjusting and setting up equipment.
- Ability to multi-task, anticipate needs, and attend to detail is very important.
Work Schedule
This position is full-time (40 hours) per week at University Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday 7am-5:30pm. Work hours to be determined.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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.