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.
Responsibilities*
- Evaluate and treat patients with diseases, injuries, disorders and disabilities, to relieve pain, develop or restore function and enhance maximum performance.
- This position will rotate within our adult Medical Surgical and Cardiovascular Acute Care Teams.
- Position may have coverage responsibilities in all adult hospitals.
Required Qualifications*
- Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
- Possession of a current state license to practice physical therapy in Michigan is required
- Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment is necessary.
- Experience in an acute care setting at an academic medical center or large tertiary hospital is preferred.
New graduates with strong clinical rotations will be considered. Requirements for underfill:
- Eligible for State of Michigan license - awaiting licensure
- Master's or DPT degree in physical therapy or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
- Satisfactory completion of an internship program.
- Demonstrated proficiency in patient treatment is necessary.
Work Schedule
Schedule to be determined but will include one weekend day as part of the regular schedule, plus occasional holidays.
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.