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.
Job Summary
Michigan Medicine Brighton Center for Specialty Care Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center Therapy is currently seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and patient-oriented physical therapist who will share the goal of creating the ideal experience for our patients, families and employees. The ideal candidate will be experienced in the treatment of orthopedic extremity injuries and have experience and comfort working in an acute short stay unit setting. This position will split time in our CMC therapy clinic and short stay unit total joint program. The physical therapist will be responsible for the evaluation and treatment of patients in both of the aforementioned settings. Excellent service and teamwork are an expected and integral part of our clinical culture.
Responsibilities*
- Prepare treatment area, mobility equipment, exercise equipment, and/or ambulatory aids for patient care.
- Transfer patients to and from exercise equipment or treatment mats/tables/beds.
- Perform treatment procedures in accordance with programs planned by the Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Athletic Trainer.
- Provides additional physical assistance during the provision of patient care.
- Participates in ongoing maintenance programs for patient care equipment.
Responsible for inventory and maintaining a sufficient quantity of treatment supplies. - Transport patients as needed.
Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas. - Act as patient chaperone.
- Assist with return to sport functional testing.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.
A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Desired Qualifications*
- Ability to understand and communicate information both orally and in writing
- Some experience working with patients in physical or occupational therapy.
- Experience or degree in movement science, pre-physical therapy, pre-athletic training or pre-physician assistant programs.
- Background in sports, sports medicine or athletic injury management.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
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
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.
Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday; some evenings required.
Work Locations
This position is located at MedSport at the Ann Arbor Ice Cube.
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.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.