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
To evaluate and treat patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, using evidence-based evaluation and intervention methods to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and maximize each patient's level of performance and independence.
The Therapies team at the new Troy Center for Specialty Care, opening in summer 2027, is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist with specialized training and a strong interest in rehabilitative orthopedic care to help support this high-demand subspecialty.
Required Qualifications*
- If licensed on or after 2016: Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT)
- If licensed prior to 2016: Masters or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
- Completion of an accredited Physical Therapy Program
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of Michigan or State of Michigan licensure application in process. Licensure by start date is required.
- This position requires Primary Source Verification
Advanced specialty practice and training in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and spinal musculoskeletal issues across the life-span.
Desired Qualifications*
- Orthopedic (OCS) Physical Therapy via the ABPTS or OMPT Certification.
- 3+ years of demonstrated proficiency in spine and orthopedic patient care.
- Demonstrated history in progressive, post-professional training in post-operative, ortho, and related areas of clinical development.
- A passion for team approach to rehabilitation care- Taking patients the next steps to returning to independent functioning in home/work/community activities.
- A collaborative work style and positive attitude to add to our high performing multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
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
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
Days, 40 hours per week, not to exceed 10 hours in a single day. Specific schedule options will be provided within candidate interview and selection process.
Travel to Ann Arbor, Brighton, Northville, and other Michigan Medicine locations is required during orientation. After orientation, occasional travel to additional Michigan Medicine sites may be required as needed and determined by department and Troy leadership teams.
Work Locations
The Troy Medical Campus will be University of Michigan Health's first clinical presence in the Oakland County market. We are building a state-of-the-art specialty care campus in the heart of Troy where a deeply human commitment to personalized care will come together with world-class expertise, cutting-edge therapies, and a legacy of more than 175 years of transformative research to help patients and families in Oakland County and beyond find their Michigan Answers. The campus will feature two outpatient facilities with over a dozen specialty programs including Cancer services, Musculoskeletal/Sports Medicine, and Reproductive Medicine as well as a surgery/procedure center, comprehensive imaging services, laboratory, pharmacy and therapy services. The campus is conveniently located near I-75, is surrounded by popular shopping and dining and features free parking, on-site cafe, with facilities committed to sustainable, environmentally responsible practices.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.